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GP06 VWU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,683 mi
Last recorded114,683 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,683 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,660 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,903 miles

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Missing

Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 69,839 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 69,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,587 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,138 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 53,137 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,321 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,850 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,850 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,144 miles

nearside front tyre cracking and worn

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread

Fail 9 Oct 2014 28,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking and worn

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,792 miles

osf osr tyres cracking side walls nsr tyre cut on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 6,995 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 6,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GP06 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP06 VWU registered?

GP06 VWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is GP06 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 VWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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