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FP06 VLT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 VLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017

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

Pass 3 May 2016

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

drivers door check strap is insecure

Fail 3 May 2016

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

drivers door check strap is insecure

Pass 11 May 2015

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to record mileage

Pass 15 May 2014

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

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

drivers door check strap is broken

unable to read curent mileage due to dashboard fault

Fail 14 May 2014

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

drivers door check strap is broken

unable to read curent mileage due to dashboard fault

Pass 15 May 2013 54,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight air leak from brake servo not afecting reserve pressure when engine switched off

Pass 12 May 2011 20,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 20,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2010 15,664 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 15,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 6,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP06 VLT, 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 FP06 VLT registered?

FP06 VLT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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