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SA56 TZZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 TZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,079 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 90,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 69,984 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,643 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 58,615 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,592 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 32,129 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,162 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 TZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA56 TZZ, 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 TZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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