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GL06 RXM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,099 mi
Last recorded83,099 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 RXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 79,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,611 miles

Engine oil over filled

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil over filled

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,226 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021
Pass 15 Feb 2020
Pass 12 Mar 2019
Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,148 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,926 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,899 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 64 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 RXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RXM, 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 RXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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