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SC06 SSU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,489 mi
Last recorded121,489 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 SSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,489 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 121,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 121,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,498 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 114,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 104,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,974 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,974 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,776 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,776 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and rear brakes slightly binding,brake hoses furrels coroded,long hand brake lver travel,

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and rear brakes slightly binding,brake hoses furrels coroded,long hand brake lver travel,

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,890 miles

tested wet,brake discs coroded,nearside wiper blade splitting,offside washer poor.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre sidewall slight scrubbing.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 25,243 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,243 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SC06 SSU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SC06 SSU, 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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SC06 SSU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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