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YD56 ZVS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,138 mi
Last recorded69,138 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,191 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,191 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear brakes (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,256 miles

windscreen cracked on nearside

Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,256 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2014 39,348 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 28,088 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,190 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 16,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,659 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 ZVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

YD56 ZVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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