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YC56 VEF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,918 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 129,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,969 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 121,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,089 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,657 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 111,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,619 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,237 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015
Fail 19 Nov 2015

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,187 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,694 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 39,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

all tyres have low tread & are badly cracked & perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,988 miles

all 4 tyres side walls poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2009 14,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,324 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 VEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC56 VEF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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