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RJ06 LFW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024

Front Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020
Pass 18 Jun 2019

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,595 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,553 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,415 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

front pads appear low

tracking required

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,229 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,253 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 16,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,065 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 LFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RJ06 LFW, 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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What year was RJ06 LFW registered?

RJ06 LFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 LFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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