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YE06 EOM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,946 mi
Last recorded85,946 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 EOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,946 miles

freshly undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2024 51,236 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 51,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 81,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 72,507 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,921 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 18,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,885 miles

Centre Front exhaust

Nearside Rear shocker boot ins

Offside Rear shocker boot ins

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 25,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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YE06 EOM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE06 EOM, 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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YE06 EOM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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