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GK56 PUO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,933 mi
Last recorded104,933 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 PUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 104,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2024 104,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2023 103,841 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,383 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split/insecure

front exhaust rattles

front number plate cracked

front windscreen washers poor spray pattern

Fail 14 Jun 2021 98,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb looks incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate on ramp inspection by hand

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split/insecure

front exhaust rattles

front number plate cracked

front windscreen washers poor spray pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops split

front number plate cracked

offside side repeater lens misty

Fail 1 Jul 2020 93,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops split

front number plate cracked

offside side repeater lens misty

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,618 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both very edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop torn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyre size 175/65r14, rear tyre size 185/6014

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front axle worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop torn

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perisished

front axle tyre size 175/65r14,rear axle size 185/60 14

Fail 9 Jul 2018 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front axle worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop torn

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perisished

front axle tyre size 175/65r14,rear axle size 185/60 14

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,623 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 64,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,228 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,851 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner 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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GK56 PUO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GK56 PUO, 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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GK56 PUO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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