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SH56 BVF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,811 mi
Last recorded54,811 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 BVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2022 54,811 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak from front flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front window held up with tape

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

underside of car coated in soil and dirt

Offside Front brake flexi insecure and rubbing against bracket

spare wheel well holed and corroded (items ready to fall through hole)

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,692 miles

nearside front wiper damaged / out of adjustment

offside front brake slightly fluctuating

oil leak

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2021 36,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Advise Underbody Heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front abs wire bracket broken but still secure

Offside Front abs wire bracket broken but still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,091 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 34,091 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,067 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished slightly due to age

Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,067 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

all four tyres perished slightly due to age

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,204 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 28,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf brake binding slightly

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf brake binding slightly

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 24,521 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,371 miles

Both front tyres on 2-3mm.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,129 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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SH56 BVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH56 BVF, 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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SH56 BVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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