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FD06 XHB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 111,848 miles

Handbrake on limit

Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 108,066 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured also both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,172 miles

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

handbrake getting high

Fail 19 Mar 2021 102,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

handbrake getting high

Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,653 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 94,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,297 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 72,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,070 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 4,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 3,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 3,042 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 XHB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD06 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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