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WL06 GTZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,478 mi
Last recorded48,478 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 GTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 48,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 48,472 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 32,779 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 15 Sep 2023 32,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 25,158 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside track rod end fixing nut heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 23,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on rear Axle

Pass 7 May 2020 22,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 21,267 miles

Front Braking system leaking Servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 18,339 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 18,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,336 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 7,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 5,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 GTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 WL06 GTZ, 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 GTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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