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PF06 WHC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 WHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,982 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 129,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165.70.14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 127,688 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 114,011 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 114,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 113,293 miles

Central clamped exhaust sleeved section insecure - remedial action advised

Coolant leak visible from radiator lower section ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,203 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 106,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 90,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

console bushes split

play in both anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 44,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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PF06 WHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF06 WHC, 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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PF06 WHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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