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SM56 FBU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 88,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion apparent regular checks advised.

Pass 25 Apr 2023
Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,452 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 80,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated plus has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 75,645 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated plus has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 70,078 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,082 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 64,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,248 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 42,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,830 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

complete exhaust system slightly deteriorated

engine management light on [went out during test]

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

complete exhaust system slightly deteriorated

engine management light on [went out during test]

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,990 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 27,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,995 miles

front tyres treads 2-3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,995 miles

Nearside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

front tyres treads 2-3mm (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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SM56 FBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FBU, 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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SM56 FBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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