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YC56 VDZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,415 mi
Last recorded85,415 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,415 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,896 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 80,749 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Oct 2021 75,772 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,170 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,360 miles

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,933 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 63,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BOLT LOOSE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,565 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,357 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 VDZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

YC56 VDZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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