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WL06 FTO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bleed screw (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2025

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (DONE) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bleed screw (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024

Both front tyres slightly perished and cracked

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2024

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres slightly perished and cracked

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2023
Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,467 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 46,467 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 44,921 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 41,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,273 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,368 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,747 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,363 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 29,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 23,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,817 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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WL06 FTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL06 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

WL06 FTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is WL06 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL06 FTO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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