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DA06 LJN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 LJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,743 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 123,647 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,308 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (strongly advise replacement a.s.a.p.)185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2018

Central Front Exhaust system insecure needs rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2017

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2017

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread off (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2016

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,876 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 85,409 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,847 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,847 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2013 58,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 58,723 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,441 miles

wheel alignment req checking

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,205 miles

rear wash inoperative

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DA06 LJN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DA06 LJN, 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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DA06 LJN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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