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DU06 YTX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,399 mi
Last recorded202,399 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 YTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 202,399 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise change (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 193,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 178,640 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 169,862 miles

exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 169,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,102 miles

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion but not leaking gases

Pass 22 Aug 2019 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 156,946 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 143,237 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 143,196 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,068 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,109 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,109 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,997 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,221 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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DU06 YTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU06 YTX, 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 YTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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