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YD56 ZLK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,339 mi
Last recorded61,339 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,339 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 61,339 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,275 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,025 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,631 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 50,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,682 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 18,682 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,636 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 ZLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YD56 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

YD56 ZLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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