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EA06 XTM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026
Pass 19 Mar 2025

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024
Pass 8 Mar 2023
Pass 22 Mar 2022

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,837 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,837 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,419 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,392 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer tread

Pass 20 May 2011 24,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 24,951 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 20,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,047 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 XTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA06 XTM registered?

EA06 XTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is EA06 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 XTM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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