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SP56 HDF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,352 mi
Last recorded112,352 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,352 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front fog light not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 112,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front fog light not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,708 miles

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Possible coolant leak

Power steering pipe along nearside chassis leg corroded

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY

Fail 4 Aug 2017 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Possible coolant leak

Power steering pipe along nearside chassis leg corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,584 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 53,518 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside fear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,785 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 44,780 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 33,239 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section clamp corroding

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 7 May 2013 33,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section clamp corroding

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2012 26,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe cracked at flexi section and slightly leaking

front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake binding

rear tyres cracked

slight smear from front wiper blades

tailgate lock/catch sticky

Fail 9 May 2011 22,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 9 May 2011 22,557 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 21 May 2010 18,996 miles

front wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 19 May 2010 18,991 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear

both front wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 19 May 2010 18,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

both front wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 18 Sep 2009 15,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,958 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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SP56 HDF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP56 HDF, 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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SP56 HDF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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