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YC56 GWE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 102,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,666 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,888 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre carcus cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre carcus cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,149 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 GWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

YC56 GWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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