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YE06 LWU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,407 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 79,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 78,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 78,047 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 78,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023
Pass 20 May 2022

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear heat shield lose

Offside Front Lower sill damaged

Offside Front bonnet cable snapped

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

long travel on parking brake leaver

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

parking brake reading just with in test limits

Pass 9 Apr 2019

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018
Pass 19 Apr 2017
Fail 11 Apr 2017

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2016

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust sleeve corroding away

Fail 5 May 2016

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust sleeve corroding away

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

front pads worn

Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,571 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 24,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011
Fail 7 Sep 2011

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,129 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 15,121 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 LWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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