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GP06 XJF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 XJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 91,698 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 84,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,016 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 76,967 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,476 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,363 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,469 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

n/s wiper blade wearing on edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,261 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,799 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jul 2010 20,799 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jul 2009 17,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,503 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

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 XJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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