MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Filter Insecure
Fuel Tank Corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low O/s And N/s Front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Filter Insecure
Fuel Tank Corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.
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SB56 BYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SB56 BYY, 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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SB56 BYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 November 2006.
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