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SD56 EYR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 EYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021

Braking system leaking servo vac pipe split ,3 places (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded/deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front condensation inside headlight unit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 47,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 41,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,251 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 36,251 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking all round and slight stress at joins

Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,861 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 15,861 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,509 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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SD56 EYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 SD56 EYR, 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 SD56 EYR registered?

SD56 EYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is SD56 EYR safe to buy?

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