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MJ06 UKV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,523 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,816 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 82,816 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))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,274 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2023 79,274 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,443 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,104 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,047 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 72,047 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 69,175 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 69,175 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged n/s/r valve damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 65,783 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts and o/s/r corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,128 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 60,128 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 56,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 41,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 31,576 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 31,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 23,832 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 23,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UKV, 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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MJ06 UKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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