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YA06 HBK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,750 mi
Last recorded75,750 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 HBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 70,451 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 70,449 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,023 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 70,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn outer cv boot (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,166 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,413 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2013 54,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 41,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,339 miles

o/s washer jet bad aim

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,793 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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YA06 HBK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA06 HBK, 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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YA06 HBK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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