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GV56 CEK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,510 mi
Last recorded70,510 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 CEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 70,510 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 70,510 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,711 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,739 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 65,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,542 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 59,542 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,665 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 55,665 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,162 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,162 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,861 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2012 33,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,008 miles

off side rear tyre perished on inside wall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,441 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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GV56 CEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV56 CEK, 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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GV56 CEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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