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SK56 TNL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 TNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026
Fail 3 Feb 2026

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 43,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vacuum pipe going to brake servo badly cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vacuum pipe going to brake servo badly cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both p/s pipes heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both p/s pipes heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021

Nearside Front abs wiring not secure

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

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

brake servo pipe deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2021

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

Nearside Front abs wiring not secure

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

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

brake servo pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2019
Fail 18 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2018
Fail 31 Dec 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,235 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 29,235 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016
Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,006 miles

all 4 x tyres sidewalls perished

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 1 Sep 2015 23,006 miles

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

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

all 4 x tyres sidewalls perished

exhaust corroded at rear

nearside mirror glass missing

rear heatshield not secure

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,094 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 21,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,030 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 19,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,969 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 9,591 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 TNL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TNL, 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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SK56 TNL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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