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FG56 CMX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,376 mi
Last recorded47,376 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 CMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 47,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,608 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Exhaust system rusted

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear road springs rusted

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Fail 8 Aug 2016 39,608 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Exhaust system rusted

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear road springs rusted

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,396 miles

both front console bushes spilt

Fail 26 Aug 2015 35,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front console bushes spilt

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,064 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre and both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,953 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 16,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,427 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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FG56 CMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG56 CMX, 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 FG56 CMX registered?

FG56 CMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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