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WN06 YHZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,156 mi
Last recorded140,156 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 YHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

corrosion to underside and components

handbrake has long travel

offside rear coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

Fail 1 Aug 2022 140,153 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

corrosion to underside and components

handbrake has long travel

offside rear coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

Pass 13 Aug 2021 137,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (6.1.2 (a)) corrosion to underside and components offside rear coil spring fouling fuel filler neck front tyres getting low

both lower suspension arms rear bushes worn Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has long travel

Pass 30 Jul 2020 136,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

both lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

corrosion to underside and components

front tyres getting low

handbrake has long travel

offside rear coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

Fail 30 Jul 2020 136,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

both lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

corrosion to underside and components

front tyres getting low

handbrake has long travel

offside rear coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,681 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has long travel

offside rear coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 14 Aug 2019 134,681 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has long travel

offside rear coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,922 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in steering

undertrays

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 110,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind n/s rear and application slightly uneven

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,406 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind n/s rear and application slightly uneven

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,551 miles

offside front lower suspension arm, bush fitment

Fail 25 Mar 2014 89,551 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,205 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,603 miles

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

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

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

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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WN06 YHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN06 YHZ, 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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WN06 YHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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