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OV06 SZJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,058 mi
Last recorded63,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 SZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 63,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,804 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn outer edge smooth

Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 3mm/cracked & O/S inner tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 55,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Middle tread torn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 3mm/cracked & O/S inner tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large crack in middle tread grove, but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 51,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large crack in middle tread grove, but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,399 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,409 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 45,409 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,230 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed filler pipe into tank (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,880 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,707 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing[185/60r14]

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,928 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,926 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,933 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 12,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,222 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 10,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 6,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,280 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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OV06 SZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV06 SZJ, 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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OV06 SZJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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