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FV06 FYL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,474 mi
Last recorded75,474 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 75,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded middle ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded middle ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on outer sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front track rod end dust cover cracking

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking inside tread / worn on edges / starting to go out of shape

boot hard to open

under body mechanical parts corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,530 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,093 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 71,090 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing bably (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,254 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 55,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,988 miles

rivet in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 48,985 miles

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

rivet in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,890 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 20,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,922 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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FV06 FYL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV06 FYL, 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 FV06 FYL registered?

FV06 FYL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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