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FP56 GNF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 GNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle loose

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle loose

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 138,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 138,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 134,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 2 Aug 2023 127,518 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 127,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear parking lever slightly high on travel

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,040 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking,advise replacement

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking,advise replacement

Fail 19 Jun 2020 87,038 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking,advise replacement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking,advise replacement

Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 75,717 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,610 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 50,583 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,095 miles

advise condition and slight blow to exhaust front pipe flexie

advise to both rear tyres starting to crack and feather

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 35,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,106 miles

exhust front section (flex) corroded

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,844 miles

condition of exhaust

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 Nov 2011 22,801 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 18,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 18,416 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,530 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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FP56 GNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP56 GNF, 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 FP56 GNF registered?

FP56 GNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is FP56 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 GNF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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