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NJ06 VBB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 66,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 658,913 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 65,813 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2023 61,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 58,780 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,044 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 54,044 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,960 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,854 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,564 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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NJ06 VBB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ06 VBB, 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 NJ06 VBB registered?

NJ06 VBB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is NJ06 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ06 VBB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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