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HN06 XEX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 XEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged, fouling door

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021
Fail 31 Aug 2021

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn low showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn low showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,522 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,522 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,132 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 69,198 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,721 miles

OFF SIDE REAR ROAD SPRING RUBS ON FUEL TANK FILLER NECK.

Fail 8 May 2012 38,490 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some surface damage to the o/s/r tyre wall.

Pass 8 May 2012 38,490 miles

some surface damage to the o/s/r tyre wall.

Fail 9 May 2011 34,519 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2011 34,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,520 miles

some perish cracks in both rear tyres,on the outer walls.

Fail 13 May 2010 30,520 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some perish cracks in both rear tyres,on the outer walls.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,259 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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HN06 XEX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN06 XEX, 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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HN06 XEX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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