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GV56 WKK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,816 mi
Last recorded110,816 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 110,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,374 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 99,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 99,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb issue (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative not tested -- bulb issue (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,539 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2020 91,906 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2019 89,457 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 89,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,513 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 88,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,421 miles

Offside front tyre bald outer edge - 185/60R14

Offside rear tyre perished sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,070 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,069 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL PERISHED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,132 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

NSF tyre wearing on both edges

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Oct 2014 71,132 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

NSF tyre wearing on both edges

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,869 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,851 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 WKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WKK, 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 WKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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