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DU06 YTW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 YTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 99,784 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 99,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,401 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight exhaust blow front section

Fail 19 Jun 2018 90,401 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight exhaust blow front section

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,831 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,313 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,313 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (rear most) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 45,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

child seat nearside rear

nearside rear tyre has some suffing to outer wall

Pass 8 May 2012 39,757 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 39,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake service

child seat nearside rear

Pass 5 May 2011 34,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake service

Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,293 miles

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

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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DU06 YTW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU06 YTW, 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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DU06 YTW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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