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DY06 XKO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,301 miles

E.M.L LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2020 75,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 74,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,802 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 69,601 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 69,601 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,126 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 66,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 60,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 60,459 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 54,517 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 8 May 2014 54,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 May 2013 47,785 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 47,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,282 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 34,580 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 34,481 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 29,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,280 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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DY06 XKO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XKO, 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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What year was DY06 XKO registered?

DY06 XKO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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