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YC56 FDK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,458 mi
Last recorded67,458 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 FDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 67,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,383 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 49,381 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,225 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 22,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc light on

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,971 miles

epc light on

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,447 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 19,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,980 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,882 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 FDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 FDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 FDK registered?

YC56 FDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is YC56 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 FDK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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