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SH56 CTO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,202 mi
Last recorded42,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,896 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 39,797 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,015 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 38,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,510 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 36,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,724 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,421 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 23,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,113 miles

all tyres cracked between treads and sidewalls slightly

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,648 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 CTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTO, 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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What year was SH56 CTO registered?

SH56 CTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is SH56 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 CTO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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