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GS51 GMS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS51 GMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 93,528 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 93,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,593 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 90,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EML ON

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 86,971 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,780 miles

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,460 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

slight noise offside rear wheel when spinning

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,546 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,930 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,819 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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GS51 GMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GS51 GMS, 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 GS51 GMS registered?

GS51 GMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is GS51 GMS safe to buy?

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