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YH06 VBE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 VBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022
Fail 27 Sep 2022

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2020

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019
Fail 12 Mar 2019

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018

dampness n/s/f outer cv gaiter.

Pass 21 Feb 2017
Pass 5 Mar 2016

management light indicating a fault.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

management light indicating a fault.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,076 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

Pass 14 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise the n/s/r tyre is perished

eml light on the dash the car dusent run well

Pass 9 Jun 2012

advise the n/s/r tyre is perished

eml light on the dash the car dusent run well

Pass 11 Jun 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 32,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,657 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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YH06 VBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 YH06 VBE, 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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YH06 VBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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