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SG56 NME

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,009 mi
Last recorded50,009 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 NME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,307 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 48,301 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

vehicle has misfire

Pass 26 May 2017 47,015 miles

Engine Management light ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post CAT joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding when road wheel rotated by hand

Weather cracks to both rear tyres

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 44,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 41,484 miles

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

os mirror glass missing

slight smearing to os wiper

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,805 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

ECU light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

ECU light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,595 miles

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)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,371 miles

Nearside outer c.v boot leaking but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 21,371 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside outer c.v boot leaking but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,734 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,478 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 NME is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SG56 NME, 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 NME is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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