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YK06 PGY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,344 mi
Last recorded75,344 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 PGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 75,284 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,429 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 71,429 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 68,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed middle silencer has major leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 61,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm and worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cover/diffuser/lens missing from indicator repeater lamp

Offside Front cover missing from seat belt clasp but unit still operational

Offside Front headlight aim slightly low

Rear bumper bar badly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2020 43,297 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 30,651 miles

Exhaust clamp loose, (middle exhaust section)

Pass 15 May 2017 29,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 28,187 miles

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 26,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 25,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre is also cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,141 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 18,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear washer not working

Pass 5 May 2011 15,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 15,034 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2010 11,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,481 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 8,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YK06 PGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YK06 PGY, 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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YK06 PGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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