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BG06 PLN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 PLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 69,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 57,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024
Fail 30 Apr 2024

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

185/60r/14

Pass 3 May 2023 62,322 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 62,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 59,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 8 May 2021 58,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav bracket ()

both rear amber bulbs starting to fade

tail exhaust deteriorating

tyre pressure rectified at station

Pass 25 May 2019 54,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box cracking.

Pass 15 May 2018 52,243 miles

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,766 miles

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 31 May 2016 59,598 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 59,598 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,909 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,909 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,635 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,791 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fron t disc in poor cond

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front disc in poor cond

Pass 20 May 2010 25,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,330 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 21,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 PLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLN, 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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BG06 PLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is BG06 PLN safe to buy?

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