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WF06 UBS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,936 mi
Last recorded87,936 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 UBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 87,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 87,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 83,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 83,362 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 82,407 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 75,011 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 71,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 69,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 61,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 61,801 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear Bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear Bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,126 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides, lower arm rear bush, keep a check. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 38,790 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,818 miles

Both front tyres slighty perished in the tread.

Fail 13 May 2015 33,818 miles

Both front tyres slighty perished in the tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,929 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is perished.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is perished.

Wipers are smearing the screen.

Pass 17 May 2013 30,516 miles

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,590 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust system becoming rusty

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres very slightly mishaped

slight smear from wipers

Pass 6 May 2010 27,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,110 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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WF06 UBS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF06 UBS, 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 WF06 UBS registered?

WF06 UBS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is WF06 UBS safe to buy?

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