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GV06 YXZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,948 mi
Last recorded65,948 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 YXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 65,948 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 55,262 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 44,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,125 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,883 miles

Offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2020 40,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn in the center of the tread and cracking between the tread

Pass 28 May 2019 37,479 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint boot cover splitting

Offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2018 33,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,140 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 30,140 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 25,603 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread and cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 5 May 2015 21,871 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 18,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 14,863 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 14,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 12,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 9,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 7,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 5,375 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 5,375 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 YXZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YXZ, 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 GV06 YXZ registered?

GV06 YXZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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