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YB06 RVF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 RVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,272 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 91,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,168 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 70,682 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,530 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,174 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 61,161 miles

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

TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,516 miles

Nearside Front CV BOOT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,687 miles

front wipers split

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,478 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 39,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,011 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 10,011 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YB06 RVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB06 RVF, 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 YB06 RVF registered?

YB06 RVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YB06 RVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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