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SM56 CFJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 CFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 80,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 67,432 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perishing

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 19 May 2018 67,432 miles

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perishing

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2017 48,153 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 48,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,003 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm and showing wear inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 34,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,653 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,000 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 10,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,230 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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SM56 CFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM56 CFJ, 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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What year was SM56 CFJ registered?

SM56 CFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is SM56 CFJ safe to buy?

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