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DG06 UAU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,856 mi
Last recorded100,856 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 UAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 100,856 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2019 93,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 87,215 miles

Front coil corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 87,214 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 82,003 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 75,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,360 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight water ingress in side repeaters

Fail 9 Jun 2012 44,973 miles

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

Both indicator side repeater lamps damp inside

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch slave cylinder pipe at bulkhead corroded

Slight dampness around nearside diff seal

Fail 9 Jun 2011 35,631 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,631 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 32,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,896 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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DG06 UAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG06 UAU, 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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DG06 UAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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