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FV06 TGX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 TGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,495 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 78,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights initially too low ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 65,844 miles

Nearside head light is still poor

covers fitted

hubcaps fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2019 65,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside head light is still poor

covers fitted

hubcaps fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,981 miles

both front tyres wearing/worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,981 miles

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on edges

nearside front and both rear indicators slightly white

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,103 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 50,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 39,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,685 miles

both front tyres 3mm

offside front wiper blade smears slightly

offside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,719 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some test items hidden by covers and components

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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FV06 TGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV06 TGX, 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 FV06 TGX registered?

FV06 TGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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