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KJ06 FJV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 FJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,540 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear tyres signs of cracking on inner sidewall

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,086 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating

front wipers are deteriorating

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder

offside mirror is repaired with tape

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 28 Oct 2022 73,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating

front wipers are deteriorating

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder

offside mirror is repaired with tape

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 63,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,302 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 57,302 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,809 miles

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2018 46,712 miles

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,869 miles

EPC (Electronic Power Control) light on

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2017 38,869 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

EPC (Electronic Power Control) light on

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KJ06 FJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ06 FJV, 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 KJ06 FJV registered?

KJ06 FJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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