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FD06 MDV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,984 mi
Last recorded47,984 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 47,984 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 47,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os,ns all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 47,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,548 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,246 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 47,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,208 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 46,208 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,922 miles

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Walls slightly cracked also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 41,904 miles

advise nsr tyre splitting weak

Pass 28 May 2014 38,316 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 30,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wearing tyres on o/s front

Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,494 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wearing tyres on o/s front

Pass 28 May 2010 18,479 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 18,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 14,330 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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FD06 MDV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow 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 FD06 MDV, 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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FD06 MDV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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