2006 Volkswagen Fox · 9,909 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Fox reliability
2006 Volkswagen Foxs fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Fox years (9,909 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- 46.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 84,582
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,909
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.5% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Fox
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension16.9%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.4%
- Brakes11%
- Tyres6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.82%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.26%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.22%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.78%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.71%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.81%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.38%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.16%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (4.53%)
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Foxs fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Fox years (9,909 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Fox MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.82% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.49% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (4.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Fox have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Fox shows 84,582 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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