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AJ06 XTY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 111,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,564 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,975 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 70,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,338 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 43,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,704 miles

EML Light displayed

Fail 24 Sep 2016 41,704 miles

EML Light displayed

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 39,526 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,753 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished in sidewalls of tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2014 38,752 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished in sidewalls of tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,295 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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AJ06 XTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ06 XTY, 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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AJ06 XTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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