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SM06 OML

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 OML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,281 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 67,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,728 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 65,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel flap missing

n/s door and sill damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2019 61,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel flap missing

n/s door and sill damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2018 59,776 miles

Front both ball joint boots perished and cracked

Front both wishbone bushes at rear bonding split

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture

Nearside door has damage

petrol cap flap broken

Fail 30 Jun 2018 59,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front both ball joint boots perished and cracked

Front both wishbone bushes at rear bonding split

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture

Nearside door has damage

petrol cap flap broken

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,107 miles

Rear both rear axel bushs splitting

Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both rear axel bushs splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,578 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 49,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 44,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,497 miles

windscreen swipe

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,503 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OML is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM06 OML, 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 OML is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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