CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ06 NPY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,926 mi
Last recorded130,926 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 NPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 130,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2020 130,926 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2020 130,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 130,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,246 miles

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

Nearside outer cv gaiter perished

rear section exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2017 121,246 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside outer cv gaiter perished

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

rear section exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 110,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage front

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,605 miles

some perishing of off side and near side front lower arm bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,266 miles

n/s rear outer tyre wall

Fail 10 Jul 2014 86,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s rear outer tyre wall

Fail 3 Jul 2014 86,255 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres outer walls cracking not showing cords.

Pass 24 May 2013 83,546 miles

very slight noise to n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2012 65,906 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 50,489 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 34,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,547 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
Full Volkswagen Fox reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ06 NPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ06 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ06 NPY?

You can check the full history of EJ06 NPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ06 NPY registered?

EJ06 NPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is EJ06 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 NPY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ06 NPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ06 NPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.