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GV56 MWD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,514 mi
Last recorded83,514 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 MWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 80,565 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 80,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage nearside behind rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside outer sill damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel attention soon

rear wiper defective

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,921 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Beam Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 78,905 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 65,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,215 miles

brake pedal feels soft/spongey

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside + offside rear tyre's perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,261 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,591 miles

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

nearside+offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 6,611 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 MWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV56 MWD, 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 GV56 MWD registered?

GV56 MWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is GV56 MWD safe to buy?

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