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GP06 XHY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 XHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026
Pass 19 Feb 2025
Pass 22 Feb 2024
Fail 21 Feb 2024

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Mileage not readable as numbers unreadable due to digital dash fault.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 92,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2021 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,897 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,727 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,727 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,471 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,471 miles

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

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

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,903 miles

front brake reaction bushes weak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,620 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,238 miles

front pads low

rear tyres perished

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

internal headlight adjuster not working on nearside lamp

Fail 27 Jun 2009 18,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

internal headlight adjuster not working on nearside lamp

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 XHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

GP06 XHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is GP06 XHY safe to buy?

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