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SH06 HXX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,830 mi
Last recorded79,830 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 HXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,887 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 68,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,161 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 61,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 52,457 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 52,457 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 47,002 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,001 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 41,878 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion an has minor leaks

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front c/v gaitor small clip slightly loose

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,732 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2016 35,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner end (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,943 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 22 Apr 2014 23,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 May 2013 22,950 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2012 21,406 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2012 21,376 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2011 19,904 miles

front brake discs coroded

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 23 May 2010 18,794 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,415 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 HXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH06 HXX, 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 HXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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