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SG56 VMH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,433 mi
Last recorded114,433 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn almost to excess (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn almost to excess (5.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

tail gate not opening from out side

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 114,431 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested vehical over heated on test / mil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

tail gate not opening from out side

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn almost to excess (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn almost to excess (5.1.2 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,409 miles

Bootlid Wont Open

Clutch Pipe Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 88,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Bootlid Wont Open

Clutch Pipe Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,330 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 30,330 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,095 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 16,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,622 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,605 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 12,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front discs pitting and scoring should be replaced

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,364 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 VMH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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