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GY56 KYH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 KYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,198 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 30 Sep 2022 36,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185\60\R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 21,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre has multiple cuts in sidewall but none show tyre structure at present

Fail 21 Sep 2018 21,178 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre has multiple cuts in sidewall but none show tyre structure at present

Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,038 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,141 miles

Wipers smearing on windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,056 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 10,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower arms,rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower arms,rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,844 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 8,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,125 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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GY56 KYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY56 KYH, 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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GY56 KYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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