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BG06 WSU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 WSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 28,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 28,650 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,184 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 28,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 27,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,937 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 26,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,265 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,488 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 25,488 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,754 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 20,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,114 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 WSU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

BG06 WSU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is BG06 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 WSU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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