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WF06 UBW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 UBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vac pipe from servo cracked on joint

Pass 28 Dec 2023

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing and split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroding and bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bush worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 32,982 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,526 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 30 May 2017 31,783 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 31,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 30,625 miles

Nearside Front sidewall worn

Pass 27 May 2015 29,780 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 27,613 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 24,247 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 24,247 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 21,025 miles

near side rear tyre has sidewall cracks/perishing

Fail 30 May 2012 21,023 miles

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

near side rear tyre has sidewall cracks/perishing

Pass 25 May 2011 17,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,153 miles

slight cracking n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,553 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 UBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

WF06 UBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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The MOT history for WF06 UBW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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