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SY06 NGJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,345 mi
Last recorded39,345 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 NGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 39,345 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle Corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 29,817 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hose's slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear window washer not working

Fail 2 Oct 2024 29,817 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hose's slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear window washer not working

Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,747 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 25,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

front suspension arms corroded

nsr shocker corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,707 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 25,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,430 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 25,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 25,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front suspension arms

Fail 15 May 2019 25,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front suspension arms

Pass 17 May 2018 24,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 24,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 24,226 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 24,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 23,754 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 23,237 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)

Pass 22 May 2013 22,665 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)

Pass 25 May 2012 21,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,405 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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SY06 NGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY06 NGJ, 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 SY06 NGJ registered?

SY06 NGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is SY06 NGJ safe to buy?

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