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FP06 OED

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 OED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and Exhaust flexible section worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2017 101,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,860 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,817 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,116 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 94,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 90,591 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,683 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,885 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,338 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,004 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

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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FP06 OED is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP06 OED, 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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FP06 OED is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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