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DE06 UZX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 UZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light lense slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Lower arm rear bonded bush slightly perished

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to the lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly faded in the tread area

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light lense slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Lower arm rear bonded bush slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to the lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished in the tread area

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,676 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel at the park brake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Signs of fluid loss at the wheel (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light lense slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Lower arm rear bonded bush slightly perished

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to the lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly faded in the tread area

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light lense slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Lower arm rear bonded bush slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to the lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished in the tread area

Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe, front and rear joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0m in centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust touches body when the exhaust is moved.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leaking of gasses from the rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear axle bushes have slight perishing (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear axle bushes have slight perishing (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leaking of gasses from the rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear axle bushes have slight perishing (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear axle bushes have slight perishing (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,270 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,270 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust front pipe has corrosion to the flexible joint making it insecure (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,685 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 61,411 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 61,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 60,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 60,336 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,972 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 43,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,093 miles

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

engine management light on

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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DE06 UZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE06 UZX, 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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DE06 UZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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