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WR56 YXO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 YXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear shocks bump stops broken

Pass 24 Aug 2022
Pass 23 Aug 2021

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

rear tyres badly perished in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2020

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Axle Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,664 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 73,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,268 miles

drivers sun visor missing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 67,908 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Nov 2012 67,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,720 miles

very slight leak of grease n/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,692 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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WR56 YXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR56 YXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR56 YXO registered?

WR56 YXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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