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FE06 PBZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,305 mi
Last recorded115,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 PBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and tube nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 115,356 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ecu (4.11 (a) (i))

front bumper and grill loose

headlight slight loose o-s-f

oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 24 May 2019 115,356 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ecu (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front bumper and grill loose

headlight slight loose o-s-f

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2019 112,826 miles

n-s-r child seat fitted

o-s-f cv boot damp

o-s-f rack end has play in

rear brake ferules heavily corroded

rear head shield loose

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and have play in

both rear shocks corroded and damp

Pass 22 May 2018 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges

both rear brake ferules corroded

n-s-f lower arm rear bush has slight play in

o-s-r shock corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges

both rear brake ferules corroded

n-s-f lower arm rear bush has slight play in

o-s-r shock corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 106,044 miles

o-s-r car seat fitted engine light on (slight misfire) brake ferrules corroded brake pipes corroded underside of car corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 106,044 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (7.1.2)

o-s-r car seat fitted engine light on (slight misfire) brake ferrules corroded brake pipes corroded underside of car corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 100,390 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 100,389 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 92,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 83,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge 185/60/14/H

Pass 15 May 2013 73,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 73,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 62,775 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 62,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 51,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,534 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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FE06 PBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE06 PBZ, 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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FE06 PBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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