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FD06 VWY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 VWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2020 145,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 139,641 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 139,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 127,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,862 miles

damage to n/s sill

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,660 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 83,539 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWY, 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 FD06 VWY registered?

FD06 VWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FD06 VWY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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