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R2 EYH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests47 (35 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate74.5%

Mileage

126,368 mi
Last recorded126,368 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 EYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

35 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 126,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,338 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 125,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 92,774 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 113,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 90,557 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 90,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,919 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 92,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,849 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 86,841 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 82,007 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded each front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

near side steering rack gaiter unfastened at tie rod

Fail 29 Dec 2020 82,007 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded each front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

near side steering rack gaiter unfastened at tie rod

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 79,669 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,338 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,213 miles

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

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

front pads close to legall limit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,083 miles

some wear in front brake discs and pads low

wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 32,576 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,576 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R2 EYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.5%.

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 R2 EYH, 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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R2 EYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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