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SH56 PBX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,858 mi
Last recorded121,858 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 PBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 121,858 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn bald inner edges

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock rusted.

Parking brake only just met requirements - requires adjustment

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner suspension mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 7 May 2022 112,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock rusted.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner suspension mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Fail 5 May 2022 112,465 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock rusted.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner suspension mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

Coolant leak radiator leaking.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock rusted.

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle rusted.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,802 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 92,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

dipstick holder insecure and fouling

nearside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 76,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also heavily cracking on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 76,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum leak at steering rack (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,334 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,334 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,913 miles

heavy cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 61,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,733 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 46,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,773 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 PBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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