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AK06 ZVW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,991 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 115,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,322 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 108,322 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,544 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 105,544 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,941 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 92,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system feed to abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,668 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,304 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,559 miles

back box tatty

Fail 11 Oct 2018 68,554 miles

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

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

back box tatty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,018 miles

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

back box tatty

Fail 17 Oct 2017 64,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box tatty

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,080 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2016 56,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 48,250 miles

boot checked from rear seats

both front tyres worn on sidewalls

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 May 2014 44,284 miles

all four tyres worn on sidewalls and cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 44,284 miles

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

all four tyres worn on sidewalls and cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 40,681 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,081 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 30,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear washer inoperative

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,265 miles

two child seats fitted at rear not allowng full inspection of adult belts

Fail 16 Apr 2009 22,264 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AK06 ZVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AK06 ZVW, 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 AK06 ZVW registered?

AK06 ZVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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