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SM06 VGV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,371 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,694 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,445 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,191 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s outer sill crushed

Pass 18 May 2015 51,953 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,610 miles

exhaust front pipe outer mesh split

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 10 May 2013 41,587 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 7 May 2013 41,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front brake discs worn (vented)

nail in nearside front tyre not repairable

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,173 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking at sidewalls and tread

corrosion throughout exhaust system

Pass 6 May 2010 21,150 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 21,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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