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YC56 WKO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,013 mi
Last recorded123,013 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 123,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,697 miles

underbody surface rust

Fail 2 Apr 2024 121,695 miles

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

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,572 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 112,572 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 105,564 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Signs of water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Signs of water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 105,564 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Signs of water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Signs of water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,687 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 96,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,610 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,610 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,573 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,571 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,440 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,440 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,394 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 44,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,965 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,178 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 WKO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

YC56 WKO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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