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GF56 VFD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,904 mi
Last recorded35,904 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,904 miles

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 16 Sep 2015 33,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,883 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, cords not exposed at time of test.

Rear tyres cracked, cords not exposed at time of test.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 29,883 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, cords not exposed at time of test.

Rear tyres cracked, cords not exposed at time of test.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,036 miles

both front tyres have damaged sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,949 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 17,948 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,291 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 14,291 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,212 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 10,212 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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 VFD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF56 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

GF56 VFD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is GF56 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VFD shows 12 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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