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LY06 WUP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,799 mi
Last recorded60,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 WUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 60,799 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 60,784 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 60,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 18,325 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 18,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,543 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing inner/outer walls

Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing inner/outer walls

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 39,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,296 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,541 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,516 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,203 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,355 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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LY06 WUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY06 WUP, 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 LY06 WUP registered?

LY06 WUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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The MOT history for LY06 WUP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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