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SH56 RXC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,666 mi
Last recorded81,666 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,019 miles

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

both rear tyres tread slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,019 miles

wipers deteriorated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres tread slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 62,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,829 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 52,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,395 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,665 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,665 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,585 miles

offside washer jet inop

Pass 8 Feb 2010 7,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 8,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 7,626 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 RXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

SH56 RXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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