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VN06 GVG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,170 mi
Last recorded93,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 GVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers smeer screen

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front bumper damaged but covered sharp edges

wipers smeer screen

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,900 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

Pass 18 May 2017 62,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,364 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked but no cords showing

Pass 12 May 2014 50,342 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking to the sidewalls

Fail 12 May 2014 50,342 miles

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

Both rear tyres have cracking to the sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2013 45,677 miles

Both rear tyres have some cracking to outer sidewalls

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

Pass 2 May 2012 38,968 miles

both rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,143 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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VN06 GVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN06 GVG, 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 VN06 GVG registered?

VN06 GVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 GVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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