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EF06 WJE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,197 mi
Last recorded123,197 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 WJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 123,197 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed would not idle below requirements for emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on from start of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe is blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is so badly perished that its to cord layer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens so cloudy that no pattern is present at all (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top drop link rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached lower arm rear bush completely gone bush fell out on test (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished not as bed as nsr but advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nsr and osf of car panels

no rear screen wash pipe disconnected as pooled under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023
Pass 22 Dec 2022 107,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 107,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,173 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,466 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 91,091 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 89,910 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 89,910 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low n\s and o\s (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,239 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 84,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 77,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,017 miles

both nearside front and offside rear tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2012 65,131 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 58,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 50,479 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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EF06 WJE 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 71.4%.

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 EF06 WJE, 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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EF06 WJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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