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SM56 MVA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022

advice front and rear axles suspension and underside under sealed all over

advice on further look at rear foot brake

Fail 23 Nov 2022

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

advice front and rear axles suspension and underside under sealed all over

advice on further look at rear foot brake

Pass 9 Apr 2022 75,482 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 69,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,566 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 65,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 62,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 62,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,838 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 57,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,774 miles

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes split(but not resulting in excessive movement)

service brake travel long

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,759 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 47,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and severely cracked(advise replacement)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,895 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm tread remaining(legal limit 1.6mm)and severely cracked on outer sidewall(advise replacement)

offside front tyre severely cracked on outer sidewall(advise replacement)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked

rear tailgate lock inop(testable items checked from inside vehicle)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,554 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 20,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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