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GF56 TPZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,958 mi
Last recorded94,958 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 TPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 94,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,386 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 90,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,392 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,906 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

washer aim poor pipe split

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,962 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 73,961 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low off scale. manual adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,458 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 69,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted but off scale. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted but off scale. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,450 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing.

wipers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,137 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,966 miles

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

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 26 Nov 2012 57,022 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,842 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 TPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

GF56 TPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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