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LS06 UML

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,012 mi
Last recorded148,012 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 148,012 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 148,008 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 120,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 92,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 82,583 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 82,581 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking inside tread & wearing on inner edge. 1856014. 1714. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on inner sidewall With cuts on outer sidewall. Poor condition. 1856014. 3912. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 81,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,495 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 78,493 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe spraying from under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,056 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 70,974 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,777 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 53,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,750 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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LS06 UML 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 70.8%.

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 UML, 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 UML is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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