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SB06 LKM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,365 mi
Last recorded79,365 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 LKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,365 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake has slight travel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface Rust.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,029 miles

BOTH FRONT ABS WIRING SUPPORT BRACKETS CORRODED / BROKEN

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES

EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION / FUEL TANK COMPONENTS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

HEAVY CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 29 Oct 2020 69,029 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

BOTH FRONT ABS WIRING SUPPORT BRACKETS CORRODED / BROKEN

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES

EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION / FUEL TANK COMPONENTS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

HEAVY CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,941 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately wire incorrectly routed and stretching when turning steering (3.4.4)

exhaust corroded and holed at rear

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 52,025 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately wire incorrectly routed and stretching when turning steering (3.4.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded and holed at rear

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,262 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.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)

Pass 26 May 2014 45,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 36,915 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2013 36,915 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2011 21,416 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 21,416 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,503 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,637 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 LKM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LKM, 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 LKM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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