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GJ56 CGU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 CGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 97,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced moisture inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,047 miles

both mirror covers missing

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both mirror covers missing

Pass 6 Feb 2021 95,152 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both door mirror casings missing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,612 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,141 miles

Both fronts tyres and OSR perished

Flexi part of exhaust system weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,083 miles

head lamp converters fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,932 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,504 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,129 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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GJ56 CGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ56 CGU, 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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GJ56 CGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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