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WJ56 GUG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,835 mi
Last recorded83,835 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 GUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 83,831 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation low brake reading. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 81,044 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,253 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,359 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,298 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,075 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,686 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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WJ56 GUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ56 GUG, 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 WJ56 GUG registered?

WJ56 GUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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