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ST06 MHM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,784 mi
Last recorded102,784 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 MHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 102,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of both discs worn/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,156 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 52,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 52,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front flexi burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 46,706 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 46,706 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2021 45,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,076 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,814 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 44,814 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 43,165 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,165 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 40,902 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 40,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Has no damping effect (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 38,484 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 38,484 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front balljoint has grease on boot

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2015 33,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front balljoint has grease on boot

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2013 27,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailgate not opening.. checked items in luggage area with rear seats folded down

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres tread wearing low

nearside front lower suspension arm(rear)bush starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2012 15,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 14,782 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,232 miles

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,457 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,457 miles

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

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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ST06 MHM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ST06 MHM, 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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ST06 MHM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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