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FD56 GPF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,686 mi
Last recorded64,686 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 GPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,686 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,797 miles

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe flexible joint and rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places and front pipe flexible joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,801 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe flexible joint and rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places and front pipe flexible joint deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,500 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks at the time off test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,889 miles

exhaust flex deteriorating

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,990 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 16,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,135 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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FD56 GPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD56 GPF, 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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FD56 GPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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