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PL06 FEP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,975 mi
Last recorded74,975 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 FEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 69,616 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,370 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 58,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,538 miles

NSF Tyre worn to minimum legal limit.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,571 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

near side door trim inscure

Fail 11 Jun 2020 52,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

near side door trim inscure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,392 miles

crack on near side mirror.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 48,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

crack on near side mirror.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,967 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,831 miles

x2 rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,779 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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,821 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,673 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 33,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,569 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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PL06 FEP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PL06 FEP, 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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PL06 FEP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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