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AO06 XVN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 XVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 yeats old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 yeats old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14. 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020
Fail 20 Feb 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to open tail gate

Pass 7 Mar 2018

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tail gate can not be opened

Fail 7 Mar 2018

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tail gate can not be opened

Pass 2 Mar 2017

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,518 miles

Centre Exhaust slight blow.

Nearside Windscreen scratched.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not leaking.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen scratched.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,008 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,944 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre poerished

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre poerished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,969 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,423 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,586 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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AO06 XVN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO06 XVN, 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 AO06 XVN registered?

AO06 XVN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is AO06 XVN safe to buy?

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