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GF06 UNV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 124,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres on front axel are different size to tyres on rear axel

Fail 26 Apr 2018 124,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres on front axel are different size to tyres on rear axel

Pass 13 May 2017 115,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s rear brake advise adjustment or repairs at earliest convienience (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise changing at earliest convienience (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise adjustment or repairs at earliest convienience (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 106,599 miles

n/s front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 13 May 2016 106,599 miles

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 Braking system leaking suspect wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 5 May 2015 102,408 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres side walls perished

front screen cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2013 86,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres side walls perished

front screen cracked

Pass 5 May 2012 76,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear tyres outter side walls deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 59,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,141 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UNV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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