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GF56 TPY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 TPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020
Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 90,989 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2017 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,161 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,178 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,178 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,408 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,957 miles

Crack across top of windsreen- not affecting drivers view

Front registration plate delaminated/dirty

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre almost bald outer edge - tracking

rear registration plate cracked

scratches across windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,644 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,884 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 TPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TPY, 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 GF56 TPY registered?

GF56 TPY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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