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GJ56 XHG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,664 mi
Last recorded120,664 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2020
Fail 4 Jan 2020

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019
Fail 8 Jan 2019

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,762 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016
Pass 4 Jan 2016
Fail 4 Jan 2016

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,615 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has cracked/worn outer sidewalls.

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall. ( not deep enough to reach ply/cords.)

Offside rear tyre has cracked/worn outer sidewalls.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,914 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracked/worn outer sidewalls.

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall. ( not deep enough to reach ply/cords.)

Offside rear tyre has cracked/worn outer sidewalls.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,361 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,593 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 XHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ56 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

GJ56 XHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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