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AO06 ZJX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 36,066 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 34,566 miles

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

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

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

exhaust started to rust

Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,642 miles

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

exhaust system corroding not yet blowing

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,643 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,865 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,401 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,300 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 28,276 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,310 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 11,284 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,019 miles

near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged (cords not showing)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 10,000 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged (cords not showing)

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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AO06 ZJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO06 ZJX, 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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What year was AO06 ZJX registered?

AO06 ZJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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The MOT history for AO06 ZJX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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