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GD06 FTO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,506 mi
Last recorded73,506 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,506 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,471 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,924 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking/split. Cords not exposed at time of test.

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut, cords not visable at time of test.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,098 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre!

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,761 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 23,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FTO, 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 GD06 FTO registered?

GD06 FTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is GD06 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD06 FTO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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