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GK56 PVF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 PVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 117,394 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low & 185/65x14 on front, 185/60x14 on rear

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 117,391 miles

Offside 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)

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low & 185/65x14 on front, 185/60x14 on rear

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 111,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2014 98,153 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 97,668 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 17 Aug 2013 83,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,730 miles

Noise from wiper motor

handbrake travel

rear footbrake and handbrake not locking brake rollers

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2012 69,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Noise from wiper motor

handbrake travel

rear footbrake and handbrake not locking brake rollers

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Aug 2011 54,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,790 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,305 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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GK56 PVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK56 PVF registered?

GK56 PVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GK56 PVF safe to buy?

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