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SM56 HDC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 HDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,203 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended O/S & N/S rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering rack knuckle has slight play.

Nearside Rear Cut in side wall

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

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough noise when rocking steering but nothing visible. (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on fuel tank at seams

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated and insicure

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear in nearside steering rack knuckles

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front tyre treads worn unevenly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,495 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust leaking slightly at front flexy and deteriorated at rear.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,517 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 40,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,325 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 HDC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM56 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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