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GP06 URW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,733 mi
Last recorded92,733 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 URW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 91,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 89,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,481 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 87,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,943 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 84,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,883 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 79,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,530 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,028 miles

slight exhaust leak from front pipe area

Fail 9 Mar 2018 75,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight exhaust leak from front pipe area

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,848 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT OUTTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Fail 6 Mar 2017 70,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14/82H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT OUTTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,234 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,899 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,899 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)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,346 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slight outter side wall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,478 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE SLIGHTLY

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,093 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,093 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,010 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GP06 URW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GP06 URW, 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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GP06 URW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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