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PE56 GSZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,241 mi
Last recorded104,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 GSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker cover worn

Fail 23 Sep 2021 101,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker cover worn

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,538 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f + o//f arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose center ferrule above hub (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose center ferrule above hub (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel nearside and offside mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 91,512 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose center ferrule above hub (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose center ferrule above hub (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel nearside and offside mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,284 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,769 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped off (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions Fail Lambda HIGH

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 80,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 80,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteorated

Fail 24 Oct 2015 71,277 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteorated

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,688 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,022 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,265 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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PE56 GSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE56 GSZ, 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 PE56 GSZ registered?

PE56 GSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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