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VN06 UWY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 UWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025
Pass 13 Sep 2024

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit - replacment recomended ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,995 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted obstructing view to components

Fail 10 Sep 2019 46,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted obstructing view to components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end but not effecting efficiency (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 45,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end but not effecting efficiency (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,409 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing and splitting

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,322 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perishing (185/60/14)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,718 miles

offside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,445 miles

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 UWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN06 UWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN06 UWY registered?

VN06 UWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is VN06 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 UWY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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