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WK06 ZWJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,933 mi
Last recorded138,933 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 ZWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,933 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded and muddy

recommend a wax oil to the underside

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

underside has been previously wax oiled

underside muddy

Fail 18 Sep 2023 122,834 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody covers fitted

underside has been previously wax oiled

underside muddy

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,818 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,779 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front play found at the road wheel when vehicle is jacked

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,730 miles

rear axle and components becoming corroded neds waxoiling

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,138 miles

front wheels becoming difficult to turn by hand when jacked up

Pass 9 May 2017 55,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,902 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)

Fail 8 May 2010 27,880 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 29 Apr 2009 23,001 miles

Front tyres 3mm.

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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WK06 ZWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WK06 ZWJ, 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 WK06 ZWJ registered?

WK06 ZWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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