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AP06 FEX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,365 mi
Last recorded126,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 126,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,614 miles

Both front Wishbone rear Bushes are not fully pressed in

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe joint (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 110,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear Tyres perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 100,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 100,017 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 88,893 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 88,892 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 77,491 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 77,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,018 miles

rear tyres tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,144 miles

front brake disc/s slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,165 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 34,759 miles

spare wheel badly damaged

Fail 30 May 2009 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel badly damaged

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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AP06 FEX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AP06 FEX, 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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AP06 FEX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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