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AD06 BFL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,997 mi
Last recorded125,997 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 125,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

h/brake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,455 miles

Front Front both coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides are worn that the axle is moving (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear both Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Rear exhaust sheld is lose

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Fail 24 Jul 2024 121,455 miles

Front Front both coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides are worn that the axle is moving (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear both Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Rear exhaust sheld is lose

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Pass 24 Jul 2023 119,855 miles

Both front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded

Front coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Rear axle / Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Fail 24 Jul 2023 119,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Both front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded

Front coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Rear axle / Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,199 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Front & Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Fail 25 Jul 2022 118,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING VERY LOW

Front & Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,152 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

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

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

front & rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Fail 16 Jul 2021 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres are slightly perished / wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

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

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

front & rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,326 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF tyre is worn on the edges

exhaust system is corroded & has minor gas leaks

front & rear coil springs are corroded

front brake pads are getting low

rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,647 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

Fail 25 Jul 2019 113,647 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has very little reserve travel , needs repair / adjustment

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Wearing out Of Shape (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Wearing out Of Shape (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,096 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,096 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres below 1mm inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,663 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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AD06 BFL 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 AD06 BFL, 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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AD06 BFL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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