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PY06 GXP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 GXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 114,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 114,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 105,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,366 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Nov 2017 102,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre excess wear edges

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

engine /man on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2014 74,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread and cracking to sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread and cracking to sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,308 miles

Both lower arm bushes have slight play

Near side rear tyre badly perished on outer side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,227 miles

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

No rear washer

Pass 20 May 2010 38,823 miles

No rear washer

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 May 2009 30,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 30,407 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 GXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 PY06 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

PY06 GXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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