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YH56 REU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,185 mi
Last recorded37,185 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 REU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,185 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 35,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 28,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,003 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 24,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 21,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,126 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 10,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,793 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 REU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH56 REU, 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 YH56 REU registered?

YH56 REU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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