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LS06 EXU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,865 mi
Last recorded116,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 EXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 116,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 116,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slightly damaged/also slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,095 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 106,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 98,283 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 98,283 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 30 Jun 2021 90,958 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Boot key lock faulty

Offside Front Door electric switches insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2021 90,951 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Boot key lock faulty

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door electric switches insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,616 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 85,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively melted by exhaust (1.6 (d))

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 31 May 2017 77,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 75,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 75,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 65,284 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 53,973 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 45,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear shock. dust cover loose.

Fail 24 May 2013 45,781 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear shock. dust cover loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 37,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,487 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 21,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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LS06 EXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS06 EXU, 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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LS06 EXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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