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VN06 GVV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 GVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 114,845 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses restricting beam (scratched) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroding and loose parts

Offside Rear fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2025 114,845 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both front flexible pipes split to inner tube next to shock absorber (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses restricting beam (scratched) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroding and loose parts

Offside Rear fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2024 111,440 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slight perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 111,440 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal slight perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 95,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 7 Aug 2021 87,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres small cracks in side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2020 76,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing in side wall slight

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2020 76,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing in side wall slight

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2019 67,126 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in faces (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Fail 30 Jun 2017 45,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,307 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioated slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2016 45,307 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deterioated slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,331 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 20,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,233 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 GVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

VN06 GVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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