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HY56 SHZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 SHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,139 miles

N/s gearbox drive shaft seal weeping/small leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 68,139 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/s gearbox drive shaft seal weeping/small leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,923 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly occluded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,168 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 50,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Front Flexi joint poor condition

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,898 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 38,842 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes slight movement.

Both front tyres worn slightly outer tread areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,626 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,918 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 12,918 miles

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

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

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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HY56 SHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY56 SHZ, 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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HY56 SHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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