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SP56 UZY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 UZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2021

Front number plate cracked

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front brake backing plates corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,564 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,136 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,872 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2018 44,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,807 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cuts in tread ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2017 41,807 miles

underbody corrosion

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cuts in tread ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,895 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.51mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 35,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.51mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front wheel binding when turned by hand

Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 21,618 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 17,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,586 miles

offside & nearside front console bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 15,586 miles

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

offside & nearside front console bushes starting to split

Fail 21 Aug 2009 11,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,799 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 UZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UZY, 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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What year was SP56 UZY registered?

SP56 UZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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