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HG06 XNE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 XNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,103 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 91,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,682 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively knocking noise underload (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,924 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 72,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,704 miles

Rear advise that the rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear advise that the rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,935 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,690 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,690 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 17 Apr 2013 32,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake high

Fail 1 May 2012 29,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake high

Fail 6 Apr 2011 25,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,363 miles

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

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

Rear Registration Plate startint to De-laminate

Pass 1 May 2009 15,163 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 XNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XNE, 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 HG06 XNE registered?

HG06 XNE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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