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YC56 GWG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

128,544 mi
Last recorded128,544 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 128,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 124,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 120,197 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 120,197 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 115,441 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 115,441 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT N/S & O/S REAR (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel N/S REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 110,596 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 110,596 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding N/S REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S REAR AXEL BUSHs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 105,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 105,429 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 100,443 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 100,443 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 95,690 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S & O/S (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate deteriorated REAR (6.3.1d)

N/S FRONT TYRE CRACKING & TREAD LOW

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 90,630 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 90,630 miles

Emissions not tested Engine Running bad (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Front (4.1.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S REAR (3.7.B.6a)

O/S FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,998 miles

both rear brakes binding but ok on roller test

rear number plate has slight damage but ok at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,998 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brakes binding but ok on roller test

rear number plate has slight damage but ok at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2015 113,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

large oil leak

recomend tracking

vehicle should not be driven until repaired

engine missfire and power loss

Fail 12 May 2014 96,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 96,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,525 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 58,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 58,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 58,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2011 40,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,896 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 GWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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