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FN56 GJF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,592 mi
Last recorded101,592 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 GJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,592 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,832 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,828 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 92,828 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,431 miles

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

cant see front pads for depth

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,925 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at gauze broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,299 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 79,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,030 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 74,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,696 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 62,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,600 miles

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 14 Aug 2013 50,535 miles

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,985 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING SLIGHTLY CRACKED / PERISHED

POSS FAULT ON DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW DEVELOPING / MAKING NOISE WHEN OPERATED

SLIGHT FLEXING ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES

Fail 3 Aug 2012 42,985 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING SLIGHTLY CRACKED / PERISHED

POSS FAULT ON DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW DEVELOPING / MAKING NOISE WHEN OPERATED

SLIGHT FLEXING ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,499 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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FN56 GJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN56 GJF, 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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FN56 GJF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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