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GV06 VCZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,399 mi
Last recorded61,399 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside headlight cracked beam image not affected

Fail 16 Mar 2021 61,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside headlight cracked beam image not affected

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F HEADLAMP LENS, DOES NOT EFFECT BEAM PATTERN... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 54,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F HEADLAMP LENS, DOES NOT EFFECT BEAM PATTERN... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 54,078 miles

Front no. plate damaged

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 May 2018 52,673 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,673 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished badly

Damage to inner sidewall of NSF tyre

Pass 3 May 2017 50,551 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2017 50,550 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2016 48,727 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2016 48,727 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Play in OSF lower arm rear bush

Pass 5 May 2015 47,237 miles

both front lower arm rear mounting bushes worn

Fail 5 May 2015 47,237 miles

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

both front lower arm rear mounting bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2014 45,399 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 9 May 2014 45,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 7 May 2013 43,240 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,468 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,239 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 16,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 7,772 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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GV06 VCZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV06 VCZ, 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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GV06 VCZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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