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SK56 SWO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 SWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 88,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2020
Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019
Fail 8 Nov 2019

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 7 Nov 2018

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 19 Jul 2017
Fail 18 Jul 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever has slight freeplay

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,082 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside side repeater has condensation build up in lens

offside side repeater has condensation build up in lens

Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,082 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside side repeater has condensation build up in lens

offside side repeater has condensation build up in lens

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,205 miles

Air Bag Light On

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,139 miles

airbag light on dash.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,978 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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SK56 SWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK56 SWO, 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 SK56 SWO registered?

SK56 SWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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