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GJ56 UEY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2021

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,197 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/F CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

O/S/R TYRE WORN AND PERISHEDS

Fail 12 Feb 2019 77,197 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

N/S/F CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

O/S/R TYRE WORN AND PERISHEDS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer sidewall cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner fitting area cracked/perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits & inner/outer sidewalls heavily cracked/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent in inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust starting to corrode.osr tyre tread getting low.

front wheel trims missing,slight damage to osf,inner rear wheel arches covered,spare wheel & tyre missing,mixed tyre brands fitted,plastic undershields fitted & damage to front undershield

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + uneven wear across the axle (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

front wheel trims missing,front wiper blades split,slight damage to osf.long h/brake travel,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.

ns headlamp height adjuster worn & aim on lower limits,

nsr tyre tread getting low & outer sidewall perished/scrubbed,osf tyre tread getting low & outer sidewall heavily perished/scrubbed.mixed tyre brands fitted.plastic undershields fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,482 miles

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

front & rear tyre wears/comments are now swapped front to rear for repair purposes

front wiper blades slightly streaking,ns h/lamp up/down adjuster worn & on lower aim limit

inner rear wheel arches covered,spare tyre flat,worn & possibly u/s.

nsf tyre tread getting low & scrubbed/perished,rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

plastic undershields fitted,rear washer inop/empty

slightly long h/brake lever travel.mixed tyre brands fitted,some wheel trims kerb grazed/damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2016 48,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades slightly streaking,ns h/lamp up/down adjuster worn & on lower aim limit

inner rear wheel arches covered,spare tyre flat,worn & possibly u/s.

nsf tyre tread getting low & scrubbed/perished,rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

plastic undershields fitted,rear washer inop/empty

slightly long h/brake lever travel.mixed tyre brands fitted,some wheel trims kerb grazed/damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,057 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches covered,

low fuel warning lamp lit.slight chips in windscreen,spare tyre worn + puntured/flat,evidence of body/paintwork to ns.osf door check strap bolts loose/noisey,mixed tyre brands fitted,rear tyre sidewalls scrubbed/perished/cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,265 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 26 Jan 2013 30,033 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 30,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,043 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 27,041 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,416 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,606 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 UEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ56 UEY, 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 UEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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