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EF06 ZPJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 65,587 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,815 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,224 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,586 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 55,583 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,871 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 49,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,771 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,577 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 32,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,747 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 17,747 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,326 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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EF06 ZPJ 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 81%.

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 EF06 ZPJ, 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 EF06 ZPJ registered?

EF06 ZPJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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