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YC56 VEL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,955 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 57,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,153 miles

Nearside Rear panel bumped

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,042 miles

moderate wear front suspension nearside & offside lower wishbone rear mounting bush's

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 40,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,352 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,623 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 VEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

YC56 VEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YC56 VEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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