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PE56 GSY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,122 mi
Last recorded67,122 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 GSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 54,799 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 47,566 miles

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

slight rust on rear coil springs and subframe

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,479 miles

All tyres perishing 185/60/14

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front suspension arm rear bushes cracked/split and allowing slight movement

Fail 25 Sep 2018 46,479 miles

All tyres perishing 185/60/14

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front suspension arm rear bushes cracked/split and allowing slight movement

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,512 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Rear tyres cracking

Slight brake bind n/s/f

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,834 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,834 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,898 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,312 miles

Coil springs corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,312 miles

Coil springs corroding

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 14 Sep 2013 37,634 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front pads wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,913 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,913 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,609 miles

Front tyres wearing

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,129 miles

Front brake pads very low

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,412 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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PE56 GSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PE56 GSY, 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 PE56 GSY registered?

PE56 GSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 September 2006.

Is PE56 GSY safe to buy?

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