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SA56 JJZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,366 mi
Last recorded93,366 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 JJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,366 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 86,373 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,222 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 84,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

offside wiper only just clearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank corroded

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank corroded

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,605 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded 2 pipes (2.3.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front front brakes binding

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,021 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,021 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise replacing front wiper blades , nearside torn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 60,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 60,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 52,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 28 May 2014 52,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,499 miles

n/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 29 May 2013 47,499 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces and binding slightly

n/s/r tyres perishing

wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2012 41,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,826 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,090 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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SA56 JJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SA56 JJZ, 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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SA56 JJZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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