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RJ06 WLA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 WLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 79,272 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 79,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,170 miles

Temp locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 72,170 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 63,893 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Temp locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 63,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,782 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 52,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 12 Jul 2019 44,690 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,690 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,531 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 35,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,234 miles

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,649 miles

hazard switch sticky

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,101 miles

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

rear exhaust deteirorating

wipers worn

Fail 5 Jun 2015 17,101 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust deteirorating

wipers worn

Pass 30 May 2014 12,187 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 23 May 2013 6,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 3,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 2,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 2,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 1,910 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 WLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

RJ06 WLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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