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MJ06 YEE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,746 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2019

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,978 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

osf coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,976 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

osf coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,679 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

osf tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/14

Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing

osf tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/14

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,753 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,376 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 46,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery terminals corroded

front tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required

interior mirror insecure

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer wall damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,001 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery terminals corroded

front tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required

interior mirror insecure

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer wall damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 36,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight sepage of grease from O/S/F c.v boot

Pass 17 May 2010 33,014 miles

Slight smearing from both front wipers

Pass 19 May 2009 28,718 miles

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

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

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 YEE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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