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NV06 GXE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,184 mi
Last recorded133,184 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,743 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 113,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,223 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel H\B (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,578 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,985 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,985 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,708 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 GXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXE, 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 NV06 GXE registered?

NV06 GXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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