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SL56 BGY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,862 mi
Last recorded154,862 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 BGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 154,862 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 154,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,413 miles

Central Rear beam axle has slight corrision

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS fitted restricting viewing of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,317 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 107,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 62,970 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 62,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 43,417 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,247 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside side and nearside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken offside front coil spring (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 12,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 12,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,472 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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SL56 BGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL56 BGY, 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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SL56 BGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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