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MJ06 HWC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,557 mi
Last recorded111,557 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 HWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,557 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 82,470 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 82,465 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 63,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,285 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked/split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,355 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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MJ06 HWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MJ06 HWC, 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

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What year was MJ06 HWC registered?

MJ06 HWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is MJ06 HWC safe to buy?

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