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SB06 BKX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,664 miles

Slight deterioration both No.Plates. Rear shock absorber bodies slightly corroded (slight seep at N/S) & Dust covers dropped.

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 107,059 miles

No.Plates & Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Slight corrosion fuel tank & Rear shock absorber bodies.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,059 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

No.Plates & Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Slight corrosion fuel tank & Rear shock absorber bodies.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,477 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose & shock absorber bodies slightly corroded.

Registration plates slightly deteriorated. Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

Slight corrosion at fuel tank seam.

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 101,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose & shock absorber bodies slightly corroded.

Registration plates slightly deteriorated. Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

Slight corrosion at fuel tank seam.

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,454 miles

Slight deterioration in No.Plates. Slight perishing in front suspension wishbone rear bushes & rear axle bushes. Rear shock absorber bodies & fuel tank at seam slightly corroded & N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight deterioration in No.Plates. Slight perishing in front suspension wishbone rear bushes & rear axle bushes. Rear shock absorber bodies & fuel tank at seam slightly corroded & N/S/R shock absorber dust cover loose.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,268 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,290 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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SB06 BKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SB06 BKX, 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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SB06 BKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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