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YA06 PXV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,676 mi
Last recorded90,676 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 PXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,676 miles

Rear suspension components slight corroded all over rear

Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,629 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 85,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 81,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,837 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,663 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 72,663 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 68,458 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 68,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 64,710 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging off mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2019 57,320 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 57,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged o/s front brake hose bracket bent pulling brake hose out of position (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 50,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction parking permit disc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,258 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 45,020 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,603 miles

items removed prior to mot

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,831 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,194 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 21,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013
Pass 11 Jul 2012

All tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 11,668 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 11,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,013 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 PXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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