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SM06 YAE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,172 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,052 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 84,052 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,651 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 71,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,121 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 68,121 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,873 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,973 miles

advise(n,s,r shocky body corroding)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,902 miles

Engine Management Light on - o2 sensor disconnected

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 52,901 miles

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

Engine Management Light on - o2 sensor disconnected

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,647 miles

both front suspension arm bushes seperating and play

exhaust flexi split and sleeve clamps deteriorated

nsf tyre close to limit and badly perished / osf tyre perished 1856014

slight bind front brakes

various minor damage

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,733 miles

both front arm bushes perished and play

exhaust front flexi slight blow

nsf tyre perished

some damage

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,689 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust clamps badly corroded

play both front suspension arm bushes

some damage

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,183 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm o/s/f on 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

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 YAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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