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GK56 UCM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi-section starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,038 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall slightly cut

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall ageing

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,876 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 57,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,221 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 UCM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

GK56 UCM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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