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MT06 MSV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,487 mi
Last recorded61,487 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 MSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 61,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 61,479 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 5 Sep 2025
Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 53,521 miles

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

Position lamp not working no side lights all round (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inside edge 10 years old advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,863 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 42,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and close 2.5mm 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and close 2.5mm 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,927 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 23,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 17,688 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 17,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 17,212 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 17,211 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 16,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,251 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,846 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 9,846 miles

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

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 MSV 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 72%.

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 MT06 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

MT06 MSV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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