MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside engine undershield hanging
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine overheating
crack in windscreen (not in sweept area)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
windscreen cracked
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
offside front strut top mounting bolt insecure
offside rear tyre cracking and deteriorating
windscreen cracked
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front reg plate cracked
high level brake lamp has segment not working
nearside rear tyre inner wall superfiscial damage
offside bonnet damaged fouling wing when opened / closed
offside rear tyre cracking
offside washer jet not directed properly
offside windscreen cracked
has been damaged and repaired
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GY56 FWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GY56 FWG, 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 GY56 FWG registered?
GY56 FWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is GY56 FWG safe to buy?
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