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RJ06 RRX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,952 mi
Last recorded128,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dents in outer sills and most panels

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,957 miles

nearside + offside sill dented

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

small cut nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 7 Jun 2016 127,957 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

nearside + offside sill dented

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

small cut nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,298 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and o/s/r tyres worn on out side walls also wearing low

Fail 12 Jun 2015 124,298 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and o/s/r tyres worn on out side walls also wearing low

Fail 29 May 2014 118,321 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S outer sill damaged

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

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

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

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

front flexy exhaust section broken but not insecure

Pass 29 May 2014 118,321 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S outer sill damaged

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

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

front flexy exhaust section broken but not insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 93,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower front arm bushes starting to perrish

Fail 23 May 2011 80,310 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 80,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 64,162 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 13,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 45,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front registration plate damaged

n/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage

o/s/f wing damaged

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 RRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

RJ06 RRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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