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FT06 BKY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,931 mi
Last recorded130,931 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 130,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 130,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,444 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,748 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 112,538 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,973 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front tyres cracking on tread (both)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front tyres cracking on tread (both)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear spring is poorly seated, but not affecting operation at this time

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,655 miles

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

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

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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FT06 BKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT06 BKY, 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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FT06 BKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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