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BG06 JVC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,304 mi
Last recorded106,304 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 JVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 106,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 106,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 103,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 97,513 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 17 Jul 2021 90,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion underbody, suspension and exhaust

handbrake has little reverse travel

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 87,281 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tail gate wont open from outside

Pass 25 May 2019 83,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 80,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,899 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,824 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,488 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,488 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 57,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,625 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 40,377 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 17 Oct 2012 40,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 35,132 miles

Advise engine managemnt light on dashboard display, recommend further investigation into fault

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,268 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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BG06 JVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG06 JVC, 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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BG06 JVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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