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DY06 EYW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,503 mi
Last recorded101,503 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 EYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 101,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,142 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.7mm, DOT 4207, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 4mm, DOT 0904, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, On 2.1mm, DOT 0517, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 4mm, DOT 4504, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift / loose (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, requires adjustment on next service

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing bushes deteriorated - No excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.7mm, DOT 4207, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 4mm, DOT 0904, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, On 2.1mm, DOT 0517, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 4mm, DOT 4504, Age cracks and splits, 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift / loose (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, requires adjustment on next service

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing bushes deteriorated - No excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,908 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 89,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 83,511 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 83,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,964 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

cracking in both front tyres

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,647 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perished o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box slight corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,433 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY06 EYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY06 EYW, 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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DY06 EYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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