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YC56 CWD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 CWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,833 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,331 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 76,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 73,382 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 73,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,738 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

gearbox fluid residue at drive shaft

n/s/f suspension spring surface corrosion

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber perished

power steering pipes have surface corrosion

rear axle has surface corrosion

rear brake ferrels have surface corrosion

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 62,810 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 62,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 59,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 46,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,779 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 39,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,425 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,642 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,302 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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YC56 CWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC56 CWD, 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 YC56 CWD registered?

YC56 CWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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