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SH06 OUB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,209 mi
Last recorded48,209 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 48,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 1856014 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 46,889 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 46,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,310 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,970 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 39,970 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 38,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,681 miles

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

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

engine management light on

engine misfiring

sidewall damage offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,078 miles

O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL CUT

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,558 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,558 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 OUB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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