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GR06 ERK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 ERK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2023

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022
Fail 15 Jan 2022

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 155,141 miles

Cross member / vehicle starting to corrode

Front headlights set at lowest position

Oil leak

Suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2019
Fail 6 Jul 2019

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2013 52,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,849 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,321 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread wearing low

o/s rear shockabsorber slight dampness

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,757 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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GR06 ERK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR06 ERK, 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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What year was GR06 ERK registered?

GR06 ERK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is GR06 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR06 ERK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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