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YC56 VDF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,916 mi
Last recorded181,916 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 181,916 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear, o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear, o/s rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear, and n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel slight leak under tank seapage

Fail 10 Sep 2021 181,916 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front, o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear, o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear, o/s rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear, and n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 175,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 175,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 169,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 169,350 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 167,033 miles

Central Front Lower Engine cover insecure!

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Handbrake travel excessive!

Fail 5 Sep 2018 167,033 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Cover/ bump stop deteriorated! (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Cover/bump stop deteriorated! (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine cover insecure!

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Handbrake travel excessive!

Pass 23 Feb 2017 163,557 miles

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

Full exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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

Osr shocker cover loose

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 147,276 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 147,276 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,838 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,482 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 VDF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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