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GJ06 FTD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,358 mi
Last recorded121,358 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,358 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 121,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,753 miles

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 109,753 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,303 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW TOP UP WITH 1.5 LITRES

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE HAS FLAT SPOT ON TYRE WEARING CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 76,181 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Outer Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW TOP UP WITH 1.5 LITRES

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE HAS FLAT SPOT ON TYRE WEARING CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,975 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,492 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,489 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,785 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 20 May 2014 40,642 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 32,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 16,671 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 8,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,705 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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GJ06 FTD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GJ06 FTD, 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 GJ06 FTD registered?

GJ06 FTD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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