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KM06 SXW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,077 mi
Last recorded111,077 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 SXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner rack joint.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 109,536 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021
Pass 22 Dec 2020

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019

mileage unreadable

Pass 16 Jan 2019

parking brake level has little reserve traval

Fail 15 Jan 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

parking brake level has little reserve traval

Pass 23 Jan 2018

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox support mount (6.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 49,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Jan 2016

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,865 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,631 miles

rear washer jet missing /broken

small chip winscreen nsf / zone b

Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,336 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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KM06 SXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KM06 SXW, 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 KM06 SXW registered?

KM06 SXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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