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SG56 XZA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 XZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 111,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 111,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,529 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 93,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,884 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,673 miles

ADVISE nsr tyre perrished on outer side wall

Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,673 miles

ADVISE nsr tyre perrished on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,903 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre walls deteriating

o/s/r tyre walls deteriating

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wiper blade deteriated advise change

n/s/r tyre walls deteriating

o/s/r tyre walls deteriating

oil level below min mark

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,965 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished & low on pressure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,103 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,359 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 XZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XZA, 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 SG56 XZA registered?

SG56 XZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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