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PJ06 RXB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,205 mi
Last recorded120,205 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 RXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 120,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear treads are cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear treads are cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,653 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,215 miles

osr and nsr tyres cut and cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2015 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

osr and nsr tyres cut and cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,130 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,019 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,163 miles

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing but not affecting operation of belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,689 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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PJ06 RXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ06 RXB, 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 RXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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