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DE56 SXH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,377 mi
Last recorded122,377 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 SXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 113,757 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 113,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 102,783 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 102,782 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 89,421 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 89,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 78,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 71,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,875 miles

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)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,529 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,501 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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DE56 SXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE56 SXH, 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 DE56 SXH registered?

DE56 SXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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