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GK56 PWL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,672 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 51,672 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,497 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,135 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 23,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,452 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 PWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PWL, 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 GK56 PWL registered?

GK56 PWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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