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OE06 XHO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,867 mi
Last recorded123,867 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 123,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 123,867 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 114,782 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 114,782 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 108,236 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))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,584 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly front section also corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 102,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly front section also corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,417 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded, slight blow on rear box

Fail 8 Sep 2021 93,417 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded, slight blow on rear box

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,971 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 88,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi is worn and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi is worn and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise both front lower arm rear bushes spliting

advise both front tyres perished in tread

advise exhaust corroded

advise o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,782 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge and perished

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge and perished

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,902 miles

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,902 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% bike rack covering centre brake light (1.2.1c)

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,559 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs are worn

offside front tyre tread is low on approx. 2.5mm

wiper blades are noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,086 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,793 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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OE06 XHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OE06 XHO, 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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OE06 XHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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