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WR06 EFX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 EFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,172 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 95,172 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front And Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose to rigid pipe bracket corroded through . (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,957 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under side at rear starting to corrode including rear axel / some parts of suspension starting to corrode all round

Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking / perishing on outer side wall plus slight run flat damage on outer side wall and slight ware on inner edge 185/60/14

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking /perishing on side walls

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under side at rear starting to corrode including rear axel / some parts of suspension starting to corrode all round

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 77,238 miles

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

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

boot lid does not open

Fail 11 Apr 2017 77,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

boot lid does not open

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 60,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,347 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,347 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,382 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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WR06 EFX 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 65.2%.

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 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 WR06 EFX, 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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WR06 EFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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