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GP56 FKS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 FKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Beam axle corroded not excessively weakened yet (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NO OIL LEFT IN DAMPER (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Beam axle corroded not excessively weakened yet (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023
Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,399 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 73,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 72,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,639 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 65,634 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES REAR WISHBONE BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,735 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 60,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,883 miles

Front tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,181 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,118 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,927 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,860 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,820 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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GP56 FKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GP56 FKS, 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 GP56 FKS registered?

GP56 FKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is GP56 FKS safe to buy?

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