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GF06 PUV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,330 mi
Last recorded71,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 PUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s cv boot

park brake travel

Fail 26 Jul 2021 71,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre . also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s cv boot

park brake travel

Pass 28 May 2020 54,396 miles

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

slight park brake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,368 miles

Bonnet cable frayed

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,541 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust front flex tender

Rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 10 Apr 2018 45,541 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust front flex tender

Rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 29,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 29,190 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015
Fail 25 Jun 2015

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014
Fail 6 Jun 2014

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,497 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 26,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,915 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 24,915 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2010 22,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009

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 PUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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