2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate and common faults

2,547 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,547 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.4%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.9%
  2. Suspension22.0%
  3. Brakes17.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks17.1%
  5. Body & chassis16.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Volkswagen Fox?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2006 Volkswagen Fox cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,547 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Fox?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Fox reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).