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PJ06 LWK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,227 mi
Last recorded115,227 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 LWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 100,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 93,853 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 93,843 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,516 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,416 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,071 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,232 miles

o/s front tyre on min on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,232 miles

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

o/s front tyre on min on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,177 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,177 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,279 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed.

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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PJ06 LWK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ06 LWK, 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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PJ06 LWK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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