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SX06 DFJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,241 mi
Last recorded96,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 DFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,910 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic wheel trims fitted to n/s rear & o/s rear & front, not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Aug 2017 91,910 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic wheel trims fitted to n/s rear & o/s rear & front, not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,890 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bothsides have slight cracks to the sidewall

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2016 89,864 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bothsides have slight cracks to the sidewall

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,874 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules bothsides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls and tread area are cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 87,858 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules bothsides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls and tread area are cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,901 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)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp upper bracket broken but headlamp still secure.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,250 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp upper bracket broken but headlamp still secure.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 69,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,859 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,850 miles

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

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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SX06 DFJ 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 64.7%.

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 SX06 DFJ, 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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SX06 DFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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