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PY06 GXJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 GXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021
Fail 15 Mar 2021

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

Central Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,292 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing sub frame bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

***PLEASE BRING THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TESTING STATION IN THE EVENT OF A RETEST***

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,178 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 44,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,131 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 24 Jun 2014 33,433 miles

nearside wiper torn slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,865 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 29,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,545 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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PY06 GXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PY06 GXJ, 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 PY06 GXJ registered?

PY06 GXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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