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SH56 DNJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,887 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 121,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,186 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 119,184 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,220 miles

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

Offside Front headlight condensated up

oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear gearbox mount has some movement

slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Nov 2015 115,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front headlight condensated up

oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear gearbox mount has some movement

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 105,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 96,818 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 96,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,046 miles

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

Windscreen has light marking on passanger side

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has light marking on passanger side

Fail 15 Oct 2011 84,347 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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,347 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)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,354 miles

Nearside Rear 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 DNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DNJ, 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 DNJ registered?

SH56 DNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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