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WL06 GGJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 GGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,941 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,613 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight leaks to exhaust system

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 78,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,285 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,285 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front flexi pipe broken

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,051 miles

Rear TYRES AGED AND PERRISHING

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENT HAND HIGHER THAN FOOT BRAKE (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,649 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,438 miles

battery low

Fail 4 Feb 2016 59,438 miles

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

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)

battery low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,150 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,514 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,803 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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WL06 GGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL06 GGJ, 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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WL06 GGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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