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NG06 OXJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,649 mi
Last recorded143,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 OXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,649 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 143,649 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 132,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,348 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 123,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,440 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 106,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,374 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,865 miles

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED ONLY JUST ACSEPTABLE

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,177 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,204 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

The nearside rear tyre is damaged on the side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2012 40,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

The nearside rear tyre is damaged on the side wall

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,005 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 25,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 16,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,903 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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NG06 OXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NG06 OXJ, 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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NG06 OXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 August 2006.

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