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SH56 CUY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,776 mi
Last recorded72,776 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 CUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 72,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 68,823 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,320 miles

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2020 64,320 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,106 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 50,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,478 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,769 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,454 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside,nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside,nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,704 miles

Advise front wishbone bushes cracking strong advise.

Brake discs lipped,rusty.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Condensation offside headlamp.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside,nearside rear tyres cracking side walls.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise front wishbone bushes cracking strong advise.

Brake discs lipped,rusty.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Condensation offside headlamp.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside,nearside rear tyres cracking side walls.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,915 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,556 miles

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

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 CUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CUY, 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 CUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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