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SM06 NUX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,805 mi
Last recorded107,805 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 NUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded this pipe just passes todays mot test. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

near side rear shock absorber has some corrosion in the body.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 103,858 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo hose cracked and deteriorated. (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted headlamp lens broken and jagged edges may cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv joint ,starting to leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded the near side powered steering hose just passes todays mot test. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber body has some corrosion.

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaitor is pin holed.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,547 miles

eml on

front tyres worn low

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

suspect front exhaust flexi joint leaking slightly

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 29 May 2015 61,528 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 61,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jun 2013 36,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,949 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 17,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,046 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 NUX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NUX, 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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SM06 NUX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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