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RF56 GJJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,762 mi
Last recorded122,762 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 GJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 122,762 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox underside slightly damp with oil

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 122,759 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has series of tears around circumference of inner sidewall due to tyre structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit/on limit on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Gearbox underside slightly damp with oil

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 111,919 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 111,912 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose furrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,859 miles

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

slight deterioration in rear axle

slight deterioration in rear axle front mounting bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2022 102,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

slight deterioration in front number plate

slight deterioration in rear axle

slight deterioration in rear axle front mounting bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,594 miles

slight damage on front number plate

slight exhaust leak on front pipe

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,775 miles

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,944 miles

Clutch pedal travel approx 50% reduced and clutch is slipping.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,847 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 28 Dec 2017 62,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,085 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 8 Dec 2014 45,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Dec 2013 38,883 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,629 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,184 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,034 miles

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

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

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 9 Nov 2009 15,188 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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RF56 GJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF56 GJJ, 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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RF56 GJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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