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PJ06 TNZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 TNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,402 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Below Spare wheel vehicle has corroded, recommend to have reapir soon as possible (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 131,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Below Spare wheel vehicle has corroded, recommend to have reapir soon as possible (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank starting to corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 127,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank starting to corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,653 miles

Handbrake may need further adjustment

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 112,420 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,807 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 104,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear shocker corroded

play n/s front wish bone bush

play n/s o/s rear axle bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s front tyres on limit

Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,609 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s front tyres on limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,462 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,393 miles

Comment off side front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,843 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 17,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 TNZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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