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RK06 OBC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 OBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,570 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2017 88,455 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,501 miles

E.C.U. light on

Fail 18 Jul 2016 86,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

E.C.U. light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,658 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,707 miles

o.s front tyre 2mm and smooth on edges

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o.s front tyre 2mm and smooth on edges

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,952 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,805 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracks around side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,323 miles

wish bone rear bushes have some ware

Fail 8 Jul 2010 44,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,674 miles

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

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 OBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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