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ET06 LYH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,213 mi
Last recorded62,213 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,213 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,213 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,675 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 58,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 58,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 54,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 49,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,109 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,664 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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ET06 LYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ET06 LYH, 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 ET06 LYH registered?

ET06 LYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is ET06 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 LYH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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