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FA06 EOV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 122,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,597 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 113,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 109,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,950 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 103,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 103,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,070 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,332 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 80,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking around wield (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear back box outer skin corroded and has minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear back box outer skin corroded and has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,774 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,454 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,914 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 EOV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EOV, 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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FA06 EOV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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