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FV06 WSZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,952 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall perished

Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,952 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner wall perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,907 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front door mirror taped on but still secure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front door mirror taped on but still secure

slight bind detected at nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,625 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet safety catch sticking

offside front door mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,625 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet safety catch sticking

offside front door mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,089 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,754 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 30 Jun 2009 27,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

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 WSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

FV06 WSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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