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SH56 EWS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2020

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 May 2019 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,080 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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 72,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 65,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,968 miles

electrical wiring insecure under bonnet

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

electrical wiring insecure under bonnet

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,185 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 EWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWS, 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 EWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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