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SB06 XSA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,511 mi
Last recorded80,511 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,586 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,088 miles

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

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

park brake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,878 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 54,878 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,263 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,756 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,806 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,462 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,486 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 XSA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB06 XSA, 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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What year was SB06 XSA registered?

SB06 XSA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is SB06 XSA safe to buy?

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