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LM06 GXZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 GXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026

Nearside Front BRAKE UNION CORRODING

Fail 8 Jan 2026

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT FLEXIBLE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE UNION CORRODING

Pass 16 Jan 2025

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE UNION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR SECTION MISSING (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE UNION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,182 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 55,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated & cracked/split & loose fit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished DOT code: 1706 size: 185/60R14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe flexi joint deteriorated/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

NOTE: Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components (Offside Front trim missing & Nearside front damaged & part insecure)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 0706 size: 185/60R14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,644 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,449 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perished/cracked DOT codes: nsr 0706 osr 2010 size: 185/60R14H

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in weld around inlet pipe to rear silencer which appears to slightly affect emissions (lambda/air fuel reading) but not significantly (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,891 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,274 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 36,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,269 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,282 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall perishing.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,648 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 18,478 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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LM06 GXZ 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 LM06 GXZ, 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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LM06 GXZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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