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MT06 HLC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 HLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024

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 185/60/14,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 13 Oct 2023

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2022

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021
Fail 23 Sep 2021

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020
Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 30,709 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 29,903 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 29,903 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 May 2014 27,262 miles

front road springs rusty

front wiper blades smearing slightly

light scratches to windscreen

o/s/f & n/s/F tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 22,697 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 22,697 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 May 2011 17,676 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 12,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,602 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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MT06 HLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT06 HLC, 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 MT06 HLC registered?

MT06 HLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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