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V12 HGW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 HGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 61,064 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 61,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,252 miles

exhaust rear silencer casing corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,749 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to smear

nsr wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,886 miles

centre brake light has a bulb not working

Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,886 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

centre brake light has a bulb not working

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,418 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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V12 HGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V12 HGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V12 HGW registered?

V12 HGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is V12 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 HGW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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