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RJ55 ALS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 ALS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026
Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,153 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 73,151 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushed worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,134 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 15 Jan 2019 51,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edges 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 51,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edges 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,134 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,560 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,682 miles

N/S/R tyre wall starting to crack

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

O/S/R tyre wall cracked

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 30,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre wall starting to crack

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

O/S/R tyre wall cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,883 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 25,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,308 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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RJ55 ALS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ55 ALS, 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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RJ55 ALS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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