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HW06 HPL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes marginal deterioration

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

windscreen some damage

Fail 4 Mar 2025

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle bushes marginal deterioration

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

windscreen some damage

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,173 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2024 77,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner side wall of tyre possible bulge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2023

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

some wear suspension

windscreen grazed

Fail 8 Mar 2023

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

some wear suspension

windscreen grazed

Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,290 miles

both front tyres marginal wear on outer edges, perished and offside front low on pressure

both rear tyres deteriorated

headlamp aims marginal due to deterioration

Fail 7 Mar 2022 66,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres marginal wear on outer edges, perished and offside front low on pressure

both rear tyres deteriorated

headlamp aims marginal due to deterioration

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 11 Mar 2020

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,094 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,875 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)

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,443 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracked perished & splitting

Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracked perished & splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,186 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 27,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,433 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres advance perished

Pass 19 Jun 2010
Fail 18 Jun 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,470 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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HW06 HPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW06 HPL, 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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HW06 HPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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