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SM06 NUY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,211 mi
Last recorded152,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 152,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 152,209 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 148,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 148,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 141,637 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 141,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 136,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,040 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 104,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,094 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,942 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,315 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,093 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 38,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,963 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,841 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 12,841 miles

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

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

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 NUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM06 NUY, 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 NUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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