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GP56 EJD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,293 mi
Last recorded103,293 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 EJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,293 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 103,287 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/60 14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 91,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

damage to n/s door and n/s front wing . door opens and shuts securely and no sharp edges.

Fail 19 Jan 2022 87,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

damage to n/s door and n/s front wing . door opens and shuts securely and no sharp edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,378 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shock absorber bump stops have fallen apart

Fail 24 Jan 2020 72,606 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorber bump stops have fallen apart

nearside front outer cv gaiter losing grease

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,818 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall deteriating and starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,113 miles

Nearside 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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GP56 EJD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GP56 EJD, 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 GP56 EJD registered?

GP56 EJD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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