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DN06 HTE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,487 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 84,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,811 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,141 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 72,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,704 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of several components

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,480 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,791 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 66,435 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,404 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,136 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,535 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,344 miles

em light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 9,625 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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DN06 HTE 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 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 DN06 HTE, 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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DN06 HTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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