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SG56 FLV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 FLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,640 miles

handbrake lever travel noted

Fail 31 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel noted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,712 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 113,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,383 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,342 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 93,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 23,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 20,807 miles

windscreen washer aim low

Fail 1 Sep 2012 20,807 miles

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

windscreen washer aim low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,622 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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SG56 FLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG56 FLV, 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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SG56 FLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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