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YN56 UZJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,326 mi
Last recorded59,326 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 UZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 59,326 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 59,326 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 58,949 miles

Poor beam patterns

Fail 28 Aug 2025 58,949 miles

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

Poor beam patterns

Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,346 miles

Headlight beam patterns poor

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 58,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlight beam patterns poor

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,194 miles

Poor beam patterns

Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,798 miles

Front head lamp aim poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,956 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2021 52,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,254 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 48,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,228 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,844 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 35,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,588 miles

Oil leak gearbox?

Fail 30 Aug 2017 34,588 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox?

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,881 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 32,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,512 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,482 miles

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

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

nsr and osr tyres showing sidewall cracks

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,796 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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YN56 UZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YN56 UZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN56 UZJ registered?

YN56 UZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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