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YD56 FCX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,427 mi
Last recorded24,427 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 FCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2015 24,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,261 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 22,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,778 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,790 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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YD56 FCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YD56 FCX, 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 YD56 FCX registered?

YD56 FCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YD56 FCX shows 9 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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