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FY06 VUH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,119 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,905 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,490 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,069 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,334 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 57,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,330 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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FY06 VUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY06 VUH, 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 FY06 VUH registered?

FY06 VUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is FY06 VUH safe to buy?

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