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LA06 FXU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush and upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush and upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,176 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 76,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 72,550 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,406 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 69,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,115 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,855 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,336 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,336 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

nearside rear tyre on the minimum and out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,228 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 26,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,023 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,737 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 13,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,667 miles

nsf tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,595 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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LA06 FXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LA06 FXU, 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 LA06 FXU registered?

LA06 FXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is LA06 FXU safe to buy?

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