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AO06 ZKU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Fail 25 Jun 2019

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,987 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,987 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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014
Fail 12 Jun 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,605 miles

unable to read miles

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,696 miles

n/s/rear tyre part perished

o/s/rear tyre part perished

Fail 14 Jun 2011 33,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre part perished

o/s/rear tyre part perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,818 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 26,814 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,863 miles

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

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 ZKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

AO06 ZKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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