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MM06 XGW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 XGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,203 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wire (1.6 (e))

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers have corrosion to casings

Pass 17 May 2019 100,880 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 95,440 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undershields fitted obscuring some examinable components

Fail 17 May 2018 95,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear (2.5.B.2b)

Central Rear Exhaust brkt catching body

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undershields fitted obscuring some examinable components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,110 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 86,110 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance damp inside (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,232 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MM06 XGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MM06 XGW, 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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MM06 XGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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