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FT06 ELH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 88,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush note cant fully check steering due to excess play in bush ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 73,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,639 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play may need securing bolt to be pinched up tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease expelled (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wheel trims under trays and engine bay covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,359 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,175 miles

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

Nearside Trailing 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 44,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,457 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,984 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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FT06 ELH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT06 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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