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PJ06 XMU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,527 mi
Last recorded63,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,092 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 49,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 41,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 28,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 24,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 21,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 21,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 19,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,532 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,115 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,757 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 14,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf,osr and nsr tyres cuts around tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,615 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,615 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 8,207 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 XMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ06 XMU registered?

PJ06 XMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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