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VE06 FXA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 101,091 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 101,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and osr ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and osr ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 98,053 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,949 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 94,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 92,328 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 92,328 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 88,270 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,247 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,728 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,167 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,591 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 54,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,810 miles

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

Offside 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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VE06 FXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VE06 FXA, 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 VE06 FXA registered?

VE06 FXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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