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YE06 MZG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,699 mi
Last recorded70,699 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 MZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,699 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 70,695 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 67,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel close to limit requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,596 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,547 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,770 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 57,770 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,750 miles

handbrake on limits

Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,463 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle bush perishing (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Axle bush perishing (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,850 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,905 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 14,777 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)

Slight outer tyre wall damage on N/S/F.

Pass 16 May 2009 12,460 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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YE06 MZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE06 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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