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MJ06 UNH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 40,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 36,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 36,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,346 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2017 26,067 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 24,837 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 24,835 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 23,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,665 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,315 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 19,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2012 15,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2011 11,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,240 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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MJ06 UNH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UNH, 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 MJ06 UNH registered?

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

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