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VN06 XMV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,688 mi
Last recorded129,688 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024
Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,359 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,727 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,463 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,920 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 43,694 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 43,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 XMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

VN06 XMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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