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YP06 XCL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 XCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025
Pass 4 Mar 2024

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023
Fail 18 Mar 2023

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 58,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,100 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 56,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 53,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,724 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 19 Feb 2018 50,723 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,896 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,527 miles

o/s/ front tyre scrubbed on in side edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,969 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 37,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 34,669 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,669 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,427 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,665 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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YP06 XCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YP06 XCL, 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 YP06 XCL registered?

YP06 XCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is YP06 XCL safe to buy?

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