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SB06 XCS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,367 mi
Last recorded59,367 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,367 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Spare Wheel well corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 59,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Spare Wheel well corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,019 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 53,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,867 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 49,867 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST NOT INTACT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,776 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 45,776 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,224 miles

Offside Wiper blade damaged but still clears the screen

Fail 31 Oct 2015 34,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak casing badly corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak casing badly corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Wiper blade damaged but still clears the screen

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,647 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,626 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 11,626 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,851 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 XCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB06 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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