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MJ06 YWC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,259 mi
Last recorded127,259 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 YWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 127,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,874 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 116,874 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 102,006 miles

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

rear suspension beam to body mounting bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2019 102,006 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

rear suspension beam to body mounting bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2017 97,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 7 May 2016 95,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 92,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,779 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 84,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 84,247 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 39,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,478 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 YWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 MJ06 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

MJ06 YWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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