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YC56 TXB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,204 mi
Last recorded128,204 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 TXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 128,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 109,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 97,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from electronic pump (2.3.2)

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres and nearside front cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2018

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top mount bearings have exited the bearing race just a few remaining (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located looks like wrong spring installed (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition and also pads look in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from electronic pump (2.3.2)

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres and nearside front cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,928 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,825 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 48,055 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 48,055 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,944 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 41,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,830 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,537 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 TXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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