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FV06 WEA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,071 mi
Last recorded104,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,342 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 98,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,217 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside + Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,823 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 91,635 miles

both rear coil springs corroded on lower ends still complete

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,717 miles

Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 77,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,455 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,938 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 49,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,711 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 WEA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FV06 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

FV06 WEA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 July 2006.

Is FV06 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 WEA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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