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GF56 VEO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,803 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 93,803 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,547 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 80,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,465 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear to front disc's

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,332 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,334 miles

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

wear to front brake discs - lipped

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,686 miles

Advise slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,416 miles

nearside front door damage - slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,642 miles

Advise,front pads low.o\s\r tyre balding on outer edge.

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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GF56 VEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF56 VEO, 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 GF56 VEO registered?

GF56 VEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is GF56 VEO safe to buy?

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