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RE06 ZTV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,796 mi
Last recorded74,796 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ZTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements poor condition (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,616 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 71,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,322 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,626 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 64,626 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,775 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 60,775 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,136 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,227 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,182 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,488 miles

both front wishbone back bushes staring to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,546 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,844 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,844 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,131 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,057 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,317 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,613 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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RE06 ZTV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE06 ZTV, 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 RE06 ZTV registered?

RE06 ZTV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is RE06 ZTV safe to buy?

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