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VN06 LUD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,009 mi
Last recorded104,009 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,009 miles

Engine intermittent misfire

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 103,999 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine intermittent misfire

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,629 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 94,611 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box very rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2022 92,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 89,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,390 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 86,390 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,740 miles

o/s rear tyer slight cracking outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,557 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

TWO SEGMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 44,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

TWO SEGMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,811 miles

PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,176 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 39,176 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,466 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 25,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VN06 LUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc 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 VN06 LUD, 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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VN06 LUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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