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EA06 DTF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

281,235 mi
Last recorded281,235 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 DTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 281,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 278,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 266,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 266,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 248,133 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 222,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2017 222,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2015 169,939 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 169,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush in subframe (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,916 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 123,916 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,330 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,870 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre very deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,908 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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EA06 DTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA06 DTF, 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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EA06 DTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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