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SM06 SZE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 SZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,577 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both axle bushes worn

Fail 22 Aug 2019 66,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both axle bushes worn

Pass 24 May 2018 56,296 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 56,273 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT MAIN BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,172 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,210 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slight cut on sid wall

Fail 30 May 2011 28,408 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 28,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,184 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 SZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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