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YA06 OYW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,218 mi
Last recorded106,218 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 OYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 106,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 106,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,218 miles

Bonnet cable slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Feb 2021 100,218 miles

Bonnet cable slightly deteriorated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2020 100,211 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 5 May 2020 100,207 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,811 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 93,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,195 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 55,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,093 miles

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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YA06 OYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA06 OYW, 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 YA06 OYW registered?

YA06 OYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 July 2006.

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