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ST06 YEV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,956 mi
Last recorded41,956 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 YEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 41,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 39,114 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 36,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 36,916 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 35,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 33,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 33,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,367 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 32,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,485 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 26,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015

mileage display incomplete,unable to read

Pass 6 May 2014 19,104 miles

slight pitting at front brake discs

Pass 28 May 2013 18,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,344 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 14,149 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

slight cracking at front tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,149 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

slight cracking at front tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,180 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 5,041 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 5,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ST06 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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