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OY56 SWV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,292 mi
Last recorded227,292 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 227,292 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced front & rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear end corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 227,292 miles

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

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced front & rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear end corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 210,217 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 202,037 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 192,491 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 185,333 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 185,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 175,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 164,867 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 164,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 155,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 145,160 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 112,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,301 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

offside front lower arm rear bushe starting to split

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,323 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 77,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,498 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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OY56 SWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY56 SWV, 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 OY56 SWV registered?

OY56 SWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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