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SU06 EJN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,809 mi
Last recorded127,809 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 EJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake performance slightly low

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

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

advise to have tracking/wheel alignment checked

Fail 17 Dec 2019 127,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake performance slightly low

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

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

advise to have tracking/wheel alignment checked

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,659 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber feels soft

excessive handbrake lever travel

Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber feels soft

excessive handbrake lever travel

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,902 miles

coil spring corroded all four slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 9 Feb 2017 109,902 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (suspect tracking )

Offside Front wing mirror has slight chips in it

front pads under half worn and discs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (suspect tracking )

Offside Front wing mirror has slight chips in it

front pads under half worn and discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,087 miles

0.5 ltrs of engine oil added

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,087 miles

0.5 ltrs of engine oil added

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,079 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,079 miles

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,591 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,932 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 38,922 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 31,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 17,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SU06 EJN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SU06 EJN, 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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SU06 EJN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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