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SM06 HVG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 HVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,836 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Alloy brake hydraulic cylinder corroded

Only just met emission limits

Fail 13 Oct 2020 92,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Alloy brake hydraulic cylinder corroded

Only just met emission limits

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,440 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,494 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,379 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,188 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,177 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 79,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,849 miles

E m l on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,872 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,854 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,854 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,961 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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SM06 HVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM06 HVG, 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 SM06 HVG registered?

SM06 HVG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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