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VN06 UYE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 UYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 116,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 103,474 miles

Front brake hoses perished

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

Play in nearside front track rod

Slight drag on offside front wheel

Suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 103,474 miles

Front brake hoses perished

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

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

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

Play in nearside front track rod

Slight drag on offside front wheel

Suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 93,975 miles

Nearside Front Very slight play in track rod

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2016 88,129 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2016 88,129 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 83,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 83,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,287 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front flex of exhaust deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front flex of exhaust deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 58,605 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing for full inspection of adult seat belt

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front suspension arm rear console bushes cracking

nearside rear tyre has slight damage/cuts to inner sidewall

offside front seat belt fluffed/frayed slightly

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge & tread low

slight exhaust leak front flexible joint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,875 miles

console bushes starting to split

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr road spring corroded

osr tyre cracking with age

Pass 1 May 2010 39,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 28,455 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 UYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UYE, 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 VN06 UYE registered?

VN06 UYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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