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GP56 LKY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 LKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,230 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 76,230 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,915 miles

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,061 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 66,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 REAR BUSHES ON FRONT SUSS ARMS NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED *

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear SPARE TYRE NEEDS AIR

Fail 11 Jan 2016 57,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,254 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 33,254 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 11 Dec 2009 22,084 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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GP56 LKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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