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AP06 PZJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 PZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 144,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 139,872 miles

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre mis shaped and cut on tread

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear suspension lite mist of oil

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2019 139,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre mis shaped and cut on tread

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear suspension lite mist of oil

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 125,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,130 miles

n/s & o/s rear bump stops split

Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s & o/s rear bump stops split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,988 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,291 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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AP06 PZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP06 PZJ, 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 AP06 PZJ registered?

AP06 PZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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