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GL06 EXX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 EXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025
Fail 3 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 78,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 77,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 75,526 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 75,526 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,148 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,228 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 72,228 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 69,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 63,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,432 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 48,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 40,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,474 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,542 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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GL06 EXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL06 EXX, 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 GL06 EXX registered?

GL06 EXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is GL06 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 EXX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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