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VX06 XYE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 75,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,613 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,629 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,324 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,071 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 36,043 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,102 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,701 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,882 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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VX06 XYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow 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 VX06 XYE, 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 VX06 XYE registered?

VX06 XYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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