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GF56 YXO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,549 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 26 Nov 2024 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,222 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 119,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,045 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 107,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,060 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 99,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,147 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,358 miles

discs rusty front

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,602 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,624 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,901 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,758 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,597 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,927 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,289 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 25,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

GF56 YXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GF56 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 YXO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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