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NV06 GWP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,569 mi
Last recorded137,569 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,859 miles

advise shields prevent full examination.

advise both rear tyres outer walls cracking and scrubbed.

Fail 24 Jun 2017 101,859 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside jet not aimed at screen. (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

advise shields prevent full examination.

advise both rear tyres outer walls cracking and scrubbed.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,424 miles

advise brake imbalance to nearside front 14%.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

advise shields prevent full examination.

advise both rear tyres walls perished.

advise nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,424 miles

advise brake imbalance to nearside front 14%.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

advise shields prevent full examination.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder removed from offside of screen. (8.3.1e)

advise both rear tyres walls perished.

advise nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,886 miles

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

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

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

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

advise engine oil level dangerously low.topped up

advise offside rear tyre cracking in wall.

advise nearside rear tyre badly scrubbed outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,886 miles

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

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

advise engine oil level dangerously low.topped up

advise offside rear tyre cracking in wall.

advise nearside rear tyre badly scrubbed outer wall

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,818 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,818 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,934 miles

off side front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,934 miles

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

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

off side front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,651 miles

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,442 miles

both front tyres 3mm and wearing around edges

Pass 28 May 2010 21,939 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 11,125 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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NV06 GWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV06 GWP, 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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NV06 GWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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