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SH06 HWV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 HWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,042 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 61,879 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 50,191 miles

Engine management light on.

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp brackets are damaged but lamp is still secure.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre.

Fail 25 May 2017 50,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on.

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp brackets are damaged but lamp is still secure.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,481 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 36,481 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,188 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall in my mind not dangerous

Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,121 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,172 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 4,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH06 HWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH06 HWV, 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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SH06 HWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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