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WG06 BYN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 BYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,157 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,157 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops are broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,892 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are broken

Slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear suspension bump stops are broken

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,863 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,405 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 51,404 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

under tray insucure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,129 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,105 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres have cuts not exposing cords or long enough to reach fail criteria

Fail 27 Jun 2011 35,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear and nearside front tyres have cuts not exposing cords or long enough to reach fail criteria

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,252 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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WG06 BYN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WG06 BYN, 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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WG06 BYN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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