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FD06 MFA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 MFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025

Brake lever has restricted free movement PARKING BRAKE (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak

Front Lower Exhaust flexi slightly webbing + DAMAGED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Lower Fuel tank corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle + Coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,331 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 99,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,855 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 92,716 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever is high.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 85,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever is high.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,736 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 79,736 miles

Emissions not tested Machine error (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front brake flexi hose guide corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi hose (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose guide corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake flexi hose guide corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2017 61,529 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

several segments of high level stoplight not working

Pass 25 May 2016 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 56,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,240 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing corodded

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

requires new bonnet cable

slight blow on fleexible section of exhaust

Pass 21 May 2014 45,928 miles

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2013 40,154 miles

r/n/s tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2012 35,590 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 35,590 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 29,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,827 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 24,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 18,381 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FD06 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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