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DY56 GXR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 GXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,572 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2020 95,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,680 miles

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2019 86,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,965 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,965 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 39,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

engine oil level on MIN

Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,636 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre is split/cracked heavily on inner sidewall, advise replace

Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,370 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack,caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,505 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,700 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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DY56 GXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY56 GXR, 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 DY56 GXR registered?

DY56 GXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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