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YY56 PFK

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 PFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 79,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear underneath corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear underneath corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

odometer unreadable

Fail 28 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

odometer unreadable

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,923 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components starting to corrode

Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,823 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,822 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,493 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 24 Mar 2017 55,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,557 miles

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

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front reg plate slightly insecure

offside rear tyre(outer sidewall perished)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

engine management lamp on

front reg plate slightly insecure

offside rear tyre(outer sidewall perished)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,829 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,970 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamps poor

Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,968 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamps poor

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,064 miles

Emissions erratic

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,062 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 33,022 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,672 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,657 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,657 miles

Offside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,306 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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YY56 PFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 54,772 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 YY56 PFK, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY56 PFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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