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GJ56 HFM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 HFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026

Brake servo hose damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025

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

brake servo hose damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2024

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

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

brake servo hose damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2024

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

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

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

brake servo hose damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2023
Fail 11 Jan 2023

Braking system leaking servo hose (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 56,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,100 miles

Defective position light switch

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 56,100 miles

Defective position light switch

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2015 54,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2014 54,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 52,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,348 miles

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

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

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 HFM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ56 HFM registered?

GJ56 HFM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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