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GK56 PWF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,543 mi
Last recorded83,543 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 PWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,965 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 80,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 75,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,734 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of grease

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,799 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,758 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,659 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 69,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (Advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,349 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes cracking/perishing.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,490 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,812 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,431 miles

both rear tyres, sidewalls perishing

brake servo hose starting to split/crack at servo (Advise attention)

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s screen wash poor

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,032 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 PWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK56 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

GK56 PWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GK56 PWF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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