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CY06 ECX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,420 mi
Last recorded106,420 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 ECX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 106,420 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 106,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 101,461 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 101,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 97,698 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 97,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,910 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 87,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 83,035 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,704 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 77,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 72,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,747 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery weak

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,396 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery weak

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,209 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,619 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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CY06 ECX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CY06 ECX, 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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CY06 ECX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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