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VA06 HVW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 134,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 125,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint damaged & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 124,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint damaged & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,081 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Gearbox leaking gear oil

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 122,081 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Not safe to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Gearbox leaking gear oil

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,881 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,881 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,792 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 105,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,208 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 103,208 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,501 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 96,765 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to rust

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,765 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to rust

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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 20 Sep 2013 90,990 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2013 90,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,541 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and worn on inside edges

slight oil leak from gearbox

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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VA06 HVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VA06 HVW, 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 VA06 HVW registered?

VA06 HVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is VA06 HVW safe to buy?

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