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DY56 GXO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,899 mi
Last recorded61,899 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 GXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,899 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,689 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,088 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,456 miles

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,494 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, Centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear bush (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, Centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body/suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,140 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 47,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,343 miles

Front offside brake grabbing slightly

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,094 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 40,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,642 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,488 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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DY56 GXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY56 GXO, 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 DY56 GXO registered?

DY56 GXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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The MOT history for DY56 GXO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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