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WL06 FAA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 FAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023
Fail 3 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear, not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear, not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

both rear tyre inner side walls lightly cracking

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

both rear tyre inner side walls lightly cracking

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018
Pass 8 Mar 2017
Pass 16 Mar 2016

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,586 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,630 miles

exhaust rear box getting corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WL06 FAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL06 FAA, 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 WL06 FAA registered?

WL06 FAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is WL06 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL06 FAA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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