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GV06 VST

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,012 mi
Last recorded141,012 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 141,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,386 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))

both front tyres very badly worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,386 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

both front tyres very badly worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,024 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undersheilds fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,702 miles

Both nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes perishing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 88,123 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 88,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,166 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 79,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,108 miles

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres perihsing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,296 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 VST is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VST, 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 VST is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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