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GD06 ACV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,120 mi
Last recorded147,120 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 ACV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 147,120 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative Audible sound. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Audible sound. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,902 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 130,902 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,453 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 120,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint slightly noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 113,924 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint slightly noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,818 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 101,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed o/side shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres shoulders cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,121 miles

Front brake pads are over half worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,775 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking

Offside rear tyre is cracking and starting to split around the outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,775 miles

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

Front windscreen washers are weak in operation

Nearside rear tyre is cracking

Offside rear tyre is cracking and starting to split around the outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,727 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,173 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease around the inner clip

Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,582 miles

nearside and offside lower suspension arms, rear bushes split

Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,232 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,206 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 29,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,399 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 17,902 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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GD06 ACV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GD06 ACV, 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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GD06 ACV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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