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FP06 XZV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,176 mi
Last recorded103,176 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 XZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,176 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,176 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front exhaust box split

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower bumper damaged not excessively

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

Pass 13 May 2019 78,679 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,201 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,126 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,323 miles

wear front tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,620 miles

slight damage o/s fronr tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2012 45,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,591 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,591 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,460 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 22,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

FP06 XZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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