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YH56 DSY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 DSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 103,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,173 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated signs of chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 74,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated signs of chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,346 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 68,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,902 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 62,901 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,917 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 57,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,896 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,896 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 51,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,274 miles

rear tyre walls perished slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,948 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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YH56 DSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH56 DSY, 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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YH56 DSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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