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GL06 MVC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,530 mi
Last recorded106,530 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 MVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 106,530 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate

Fail 12 May 2018 106,476 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)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate

Pass 19 May 2017 97,337 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 97,337 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,169 miles

Front Exhaust is secured with hose clips

Fail 10 Feb 2016 85,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust is secured with hose clips

Fail 23 Jan 2016 85,167 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 79,770 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 79,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,724 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 65,576 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front wheel damaged on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,933 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 MVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GL06 MVC, 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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GL06 MVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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