MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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)
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
both rear brakes binding but ok on roller test
rear number plate has slight damage but ok at time of test
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
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
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
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
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
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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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