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FA06 AEL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022
Fail 23 Sep 2022

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021
Pass 1 Oct 2020
Pass 13 May 2019
Pass 14 Feb 2018
Pass 13 Feb 2017
Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,499 miles

tyre walls show damage/wear

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,449 miles

body trays fitted offside/nearside

nearside front tyre shows wear outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,489 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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FA06 AEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FA06 AEL, 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 FA06 AEL registered?

FA06 AEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is FA06 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 AEL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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