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S17 MHH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 MHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026
Pass 3 Jan 2025

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023
Pass 21 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyres wearing edges.

slight deterioration front exhaust flex.

Pass 5 Jan 2022

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 52,365 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,998 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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S17 MHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S17 MHH, 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 S17 MHH registered?

S17 MHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is S17 MHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 MHH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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