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WM55 GSY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,669 mi
Last recorded178,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM55 GSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 178,669 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 166,955 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 154,808 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 154,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 137,831 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,169 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 129,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 116,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,838 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,838 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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WM55 GSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM55 GSY, 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 WM55 GSY registered?

WM55 GSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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