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GP56 LLO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 LLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH N/S AND O/S SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 74,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,863 miles

Exhaust corroded

Strut top bearing slightly tight

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 59,833 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front big round one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corroded exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Top strut bearing slightly tight

Wipers poor

Pass 4 May 2017 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 3 May 2017 59,409 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 57,310 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,720 miles

front wishbone rear bushes cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

sidewall damage at offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,720 miles

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

front wishbone rear bushes cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

sidewall damage at offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,716 miles

0ne bulb not working at high level brake light

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,347 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,036 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,045 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 25,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,997 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,429 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 LLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LLO, 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 LLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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