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GR06 KXK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 KXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,200 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 93,492 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 84,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,994 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,278 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 68,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,280 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 64,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,436 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 61,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,661 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,618 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

cut in offside front tyre, outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

cut in offside front tyre, outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,389 miles

offside front tyre side wall damaged

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 KXK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KXK, 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 KXK registered?

GR06 KXK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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