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RF06 SZR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,594 mi
Last recorded106,594 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 SZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,594 miles

Offside Weak headlight output and pattern

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,986 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

Scratch in windscreen

Weak headlight pattern offside

Fail 9 Aug 2019 97,986 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Scratch in windscreen

Weak headlight pattern offside

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,290 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,227 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 69,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on

Front flexible joint corrsion deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear door latch faulty

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 24 Jun 2017 68,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on

Front flexible joint corrsion deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear door latch faulty

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,073 miles

engine warning light indicating a fault within the system

Fail 5 Feb 2016 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine warning light indicating a fault within the system

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,078 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,605 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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RF06 SZR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF06 SZR, 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 RF06 SZR registered?

RF06 SZR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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