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RJ06 EWM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,666 mi
Last recorded69,666 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 EWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,669 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres 3mm

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,026 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear axle mount bush perished

both front lower arm rear bush's perished, splitting slight play

Pass 4 May 2016 56,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,802 miles

centre exhaust joints slight leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,802 miles

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

centre exhaust joints slight leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,997 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,351 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 29,358 miles

cracking in rear tyre outer sidewalls

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2011 29,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cracking in rear tyre outer sidewalls

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,269 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 21,269 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 14,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,837 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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RJ06 EWM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ06 EWM, 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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RJ06 EWM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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