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SP56 SKN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,442 mi
Last recorded97,442 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 SKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,645 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,713 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,629 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,905 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,735 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,734 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,439 miles

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,664 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,751 miles

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)

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 SKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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