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SL56 UWF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 UWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,360 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 85,168 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance on osr limited and overall parking brake efficiency only just met - recommend service/repair of parking brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses have slight corrosion on both hose end ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section just before rear silencer, rear silencer delaminated also (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall of tyre has slight scrapes/damage

Fail 9 Oct 2017 76,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section just before rear silencer, rear silencer delaminated also (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall of tyre has slight scrapes/damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,729 miles

under covers fitted covering some parts

Fail 6 Oct 2016 66,710 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under covers fitted covering some parts

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,627 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 46,627 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,834 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 UWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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