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AK06 SKN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 SKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 82,186 miles

n/s/r no plate light inop

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

oil leaks

temp repair on exhaust

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,196 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

rear coil springs rusty

very slight play in both steering arms

Fail 10 Dec 2021 79,196 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

rear coil springs rusty

very slight play in both steering arms

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,165 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,425 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,425 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 56,707 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 7 May 2015 56,707 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 8 May 2014 51,904 miles

front discs pads worn

Fail 8 May 2014 51,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs pads worn

Pass 14 May 2013 44,940 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 May 2012 38,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,756 miles

Nearside rear tyre is seriously cracked.

Pass 18 May 2010 26,324 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING.

Pass 8 May 2009 19,572 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 19,545 miles

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

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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AK06 SKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 AK06 SKN, 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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AK06 SKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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