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DA06 CGE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 CGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 109,444 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 109,442 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,184 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,182 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,786 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber outer body rusty both sides

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,264 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2015 64,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bot front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and are perished

nearside front tyre on legal limit on both edges 185/60R14

offside front tyre close to legal limit on edges

offside wiper starting to split

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

rear seats folded down at time of test

slight play in both front wishbone back bushes

Fail 2 May 2015 64,837 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bot front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and are perished

nearside front tyre on legal limit on both edges 185/60R14

offside front tyre close to legal limit on edges

offside wiper starting to split

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

rear seats folded down at time of test

slight play in both front wishbone back bushes

Pass 17 May 2014 50,018 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

under tray/ arch liner damaged

Fail 3 May 2014 49,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

under tray/ arch liner damaged

Pass 21 May 2013 35,383 miles

CLUTCH METAL PIPE BADILY CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2012 26,098 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING TO TREAD

SLIGHT DAMAGE O,S,F HD LAMP

Pass 26 May 2011 17,804 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 17,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 73,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 72,799 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 48,318 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 48,318 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DA06 CGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA06 CGE, 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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DA06 CGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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