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GF56 OBU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,596 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,596 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper rubber deteriorated slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,905 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sill wall, scrubbed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

STRONG ADVISE rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

STRONG ADVISE rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,716 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2011 60,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,786 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 OBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF56 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

GF56 OBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GF56 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 OBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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