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AJ56 YKM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024
Fail 31 Jan 2024

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position boot will not open (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,677 miles

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

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,086 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens "cloudy" (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,086 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm at edges

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under body covers fitted restricting the inspection of some items

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,498 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit 3mm

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,867 miles

minor blow from front pipe flexi

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,719 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,316 miles

Both rear tyres (185/60H14) deteriorated and cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,316 miles

Both rear tyres (185/60H14) deteriorated and cracking

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,599 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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AJ56 YKM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ56 YKM, 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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AJ56 YKM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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