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FM06 XZK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,014 mi
Last recorded111,014 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 XZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 111,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 105,915 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 105,905 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 105,895 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour 2 fornt and 2 rear showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,186 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 102,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,254 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

HANDBRAKE MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,054 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,865 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,493 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,943 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,103 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,102 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,049 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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FM06 XZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FM06 XZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM06 XZK registered?

FM06 XZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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