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AF06 AEJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,217 mi
Last recorded86,217 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 AEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,217 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 86,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

odometer not readable

Fail 21 Nov 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

odometer not readable

Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,879 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm minimum , worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm minimum , worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,379 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,953 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking to tread area

o/s rear tyre cracking to inner side wall

Fail 22 Nov 2017 62,952 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust front pipe leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking to tread area

o/s rear tyre cracking to inner side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,873 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,205 miles

front tyres slightly wearing edges

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,205 miles

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

front tyres slightly wearing edges

nearside rear tyre badly crtacking on outer sidewall

slight cracking to offside rear sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,621 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,513 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 30,513 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,652 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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AF06 AEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF06 AEJ, 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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AF06 AEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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