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KT06 OTU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 OTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2025

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023

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

Fail 5 May 2023

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021
Pass 19 Aug 2020

gas leak on the exhaust front pipe flexi

offside front flexi brake hose collar coroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gas leak on the exhaust front pipe flexi

offside front flexi brake hose collar coroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on the shoulders

slight gas leak on the exhaust front pipe

weep on the offside rear shock absorber

Pass 17 Aug 2018
Fail 17 Aug 2018

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

Pass 22 Aug 2016

engine oil leaks apparent

offside rear tyre becoming perished

slight weep on the offside rear shockabsorber

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,760 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are very weak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 27,760 miles

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

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

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are very weak

both the rear tyres are becoming perished

Fail 20 Aug 2014 20,516 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres getting low/edges

offside washer jet poor operation

wiper blades worn but meet requirements

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,516 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres getting low/edges

offside washer jet poor operation

wiper blades worn but meet requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 9,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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KT06 OTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT06 OTU, 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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KT06 OTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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