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FL56 GCX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 GCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026
Fail 2 Mar 2026

Nearside Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps faded

Pass 24 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses degraded

Fail 22 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses degraded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust as slight leak on flex/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged crack in glass ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,849 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 70,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,893 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,171 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2018 61,514 miles

Rear rear tyres are starting to age crack

Rear unable to open tailgate

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,707 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Under trays fitted obscuring views

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,350 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,720 miles

uneven wear on front tyres n/s just legal

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,190 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 20,156 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,429 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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FL56 GCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL56 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL56 GCX registered?

FL56 GCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is FL56 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 GCX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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