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FT06 DJZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 DJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 83,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,716 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 82,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 80,638 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,887 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 77,887 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,328 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 68,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn cv joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,448 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,435 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,855 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush max wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 55,855 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush max wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,065 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 41,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,487 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 33,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,804 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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FT06 DJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FT06 DJZ, 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 FT06 DJZ registered?

FT06 DJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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