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HY06 XAN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,712 mi
Last recorded38,712 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 XAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 38,712 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 38,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,552 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 38,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 35,337 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,430 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,060 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 32,060 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)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,597 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking and nail

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,487 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,137 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Driveshafts ; n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter leaking grease

Note; damage o/s door & o/s/r panel / bumper

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed and cut

offside rear body damage

Pass 23 May 2011 22,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed and cut

offside rear body damage

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,125 miles

cut to outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2010 11,160 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

cut to outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,284 miles

nail in offside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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HY06 XAN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HY06 XAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY06 XAN registered?

HY06 XAN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is HY06 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 XAN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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