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GF56 EBZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,814 mi
Last recorded40,814 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,814 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,541 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 33,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perishing,n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,690 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2010 29,688 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,262 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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GF56 EBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF56 EBZ, 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 GF56 EBZ registered?

GF56 EBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is GF56 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 EBZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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