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HG06 HYY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,599 miles

Rear axle beam swivel bushes deteriorated , not resulting in excessive movement

Sight damage to nearside outer sill

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2025 124,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam swivel bushes deteriorated , not resulting in excessive movement

Sight damage to nearside outer sill

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,642 miles

Rear axle beam swivel bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 24 Oct 2024 121,631 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damage

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 120,675 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,845 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 119,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake readings low on nearside rear

centre exhaust blowing slightly on joint

engine noise belt area

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,436 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust heatshield rattles/loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damage

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust heatshield rattles/loose

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damage

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,809 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 111,809 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,574 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both brake discs corroded around edge

exhaust downpipe / flexi pipe detreriorated

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjustable! (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both brake discs corroded around edge

exhaust downpipe / flexi pipe detreriorated

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 15 Sep 2017 88,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' base on screen (8.3.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,600 miles

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

nail in neasrside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,050 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,050 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,027 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 19 May 2010 20,296 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,912 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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HG06 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HG06 HYY, 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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HG06 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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