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YC56 VFZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,853 mi
Last recorded87,853 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 87,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill in front of rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,813 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024

odd meter pixelated unreadable

Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,640 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 80,636 miles

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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,986 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,985 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,389 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2019 77,389 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,002 miles

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2017 72,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,865 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,865 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,904 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 64,904 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 58,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,333 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,250 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 34,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,373 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,466 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 VFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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