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SM06 YTB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,342 mi
Last recorded90,342 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,342 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 90,255 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,786 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 77,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 76,755 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,138 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 76,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,226 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 74,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr nsf tyres cut but not to cords

Fail 13 Jan 2012 54,090 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr nsf tyres cut but not to cords

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washer jets require adjusting

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,799 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 YTB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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