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GP56 LFG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 LFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023
Pass 22 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn shoulders close too wear bars and tread blocks peryished

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn shoulders and close too wear bars

Offside Rear tyre outer side wal and tread blocks peryished

brake pipes covered and not checked

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checke d

Fail 21 Jun 2022

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn shoulders close too wear bars and tread blocks peryished

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn shoulders and close too wear bars

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wal and tread blocks peryished

brake pipes covered and not checked

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checke d

Pass 23 Mar 2021

HT leads shorting out on head

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s front tyre heavily worn

Fail 23 Mar 2021

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

HT leads shorting out on head

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

large screw in n/s rear tyre(poss punctured)

n/s front tyre heavily worn

Pass 24 Mar 2020

battery in poor operational condition

Fail 23 Mar 2020

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery in poor operational condition

Pass 2 Feb 2019 63,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 57,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to step on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,711 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,709 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,178 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,908 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 LFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP56 LFG, 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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GP56 LFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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