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FV06 MBX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 MBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 125,209 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner and outer edges

Rear chassis legs corroding

exhaust corroding front flexi webbing damaged

Fail 1 May 2018 125,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner and outer edges

Rear chassis legs corroding

exhaust corroding front flexi webbing damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,566 miles

Offside front door check strap broken

Oil filter leaking onto alternator

Fail 24 Jun 2017 110,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front door check strap broken

Oil filter leaking onto alternator

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Pass 30 May 2015 73,241 miles

front coil springs corroded.

o/s door mirror glass held on with elestic bands.

Fail 30 May 2015 73,241 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front coil springs corroded.

o/s door mirror glass held on with elestic bands.

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,723 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,629 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 28,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 21,581 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 MBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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