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GF06 OLC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

144,967 mi
Last recorded144,967 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 OLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 144,967 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 144,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,847 miles

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

Nearside screen washer pipe split but jet clearing screen

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside screen washer pipe split but jet clearing screen

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 133,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front windscreen washer pipe split

Nearside Rear shock dust covers perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock dust covers perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 133,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front windscreen washer pipe split

Nearside Rear shock dust covers perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock dust covers perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,241 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 121,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 111,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine managment light is on

Fail 30 Dec 2017 111,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine managment light is on

Fail 23 Dec 2017 111,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

both rear coil springs corroded

center stop light partially working

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

manifold cat was visibly excessively hot during emissions test

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear indicators fading white

small exhaust leak from middle to rear join

Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,702 miles

engine light

under trays

Fail 10 Dec 2016 101,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light

under trays

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

NSF low on pressure

NSR Perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

engine management light on

epc light on

Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

NSF low on pressure

NSR Perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

engine management light on

epc light on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 84,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,444 miles

eml on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,634 miles

front wipers deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 63,634 miles

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

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,141 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 35,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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GF06 OLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GF06 OLC, 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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GF06 OLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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