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RK06 BUP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 BUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,799 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,060 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,190 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,423 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,423 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 63,019 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose down flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 63,019 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose down flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp is broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,417 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,165 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,718 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,154 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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RK06 BUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK06 BUP, 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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RK06 BUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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