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SH06 MFP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,960 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,389 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 79,389 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,062 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,320 miles

play n/s rack inner joint

Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play n/s rack inner joint

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,293 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,544 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 137,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 130,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 104,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 MFP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MFP, 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 MFP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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