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PL06 VLM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023
Pass 5 Oct 2022

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021
Fail 21 Oct 2021

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020
Pass 9 Oct 2019
Pass 18 Oct 2018
Pass 3 Nov 2017
Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OMM ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,230 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 34,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 30,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,695 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 VLM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc 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 PL06 VLM, 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 PL06 VLM registered?

PL06 VLM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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The MOT history for PL06 VLM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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