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BG06 FVF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,085 mi
Last recorded67,085 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 FVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,085 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 60,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,827 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Rear axle rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2021 51,825 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,528 miles

Rear suspension and frame has corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror backing missing but no sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 42,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror backing missing but no sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 42,254 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,458 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 33,458 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,725 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 13,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

s/wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,125 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 9,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,521 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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BG06 FVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG06 FVF, 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 BG06 FVF registered?

BG06 FVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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