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GL56 DVA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 DVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023
Pass 6 Sep 2022

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,649 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,125 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has age cracks in the tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,024 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,956 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 25,956 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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GL56 DVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL56 DVA, 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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GL56 DVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is GL56 DVA safe to buy?

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