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SM06 VGR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,398 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,957 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,089 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated plastic servo pipe cracked (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres cracking and n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

both front brakes slightly binding

exhaust corroded

heat shields loose

n/s/r indicator slightly white

suspension bushes slightly deteriorated and both front suspension arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted

suspension springs and shock absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,089 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated plastic servo pipe cracked (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres cracking and n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

both front brakes slightly binding

exhaust corroded

heat shields loose

n/s/r indicator slightly white

suspension bushes slightly deteriorated and both front suspension arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted

suspension springs and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 58,450 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,459 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,459 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,549 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 38,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2012 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,993 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 VGR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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