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ST06 SSK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,409 mi
Last recorded81,409 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 SSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded including suspension components, rear axle has bodyseal applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 81,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded including suspension components, rear axle has bodyseal applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,654 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

handbrake lever has travel indicating wrong adjustment

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,973 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,960 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,559 miles

Engine Covers and Undertray's fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine Covers and Undertray's fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,990 miles

Back box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Back box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,188 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 49,139 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges !

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,750 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,833 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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ST06 SSK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST06 SSK, 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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ST06 SSK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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