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YK56 XPU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,149 mi
Last recorded59,149 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 XPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,149 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,932 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,507 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,582 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,408 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 33,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,235 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 19,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK56 XPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK56 XPU, 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 YK56 XPU registered?

YK56 XPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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