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PJ06 OMB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,838 mi
Last recorded70,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 68,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,063 miles

drive shafts knocking when turning

n/s headlamp beam low

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,063 miles

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

n/s headlamp beam low

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,508 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 62,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,196 miles

rear exhaust heatsheild slight insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2014 42,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front pads getting low

rear exhaust heatsheild slight insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,488 miles

All tyres contains cracks around the tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,673 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,515 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 22,506 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 15,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,299 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 8,299 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OMB 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 71.4%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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