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OV06 BBX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,349 mi
Last recorded64,349 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,349 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses hazy, beam pattern still visible

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,253 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam, bush deteriorated but no excess movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam, bush deteriorated but no excess movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer box - outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,253 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam, bush deteriorated but no excess movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam, bush deteriorated but no excess movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer box - outer skin corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,503 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy, beam image ok

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split but still clearing screen ok (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle main mounting bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak engine sump plug

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,189 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2020 51,882 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2020 51,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,317 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,893 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,893 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,507 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 16,480 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 12,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,324 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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OV06 BBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 OV06 BBX, 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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OV06 BBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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