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GK56 UDL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,991 mi
Last recorded118,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 UDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 118,991 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,747 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,499 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 113,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,992 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 111,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 106,211 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 106,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,614 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,402 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,352 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 UDL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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