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SU06 PVW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2022 66,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

cv joint noisy

noise from offside rear brake drum when wheel rotated

underside has had a recent coating of underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspect CV joint noisey

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,371 miles

Front and rear suspension components and steering components are heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fouling against tyre (1.6 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring fitted in wrong direction or wrong replacement used (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components and steering components are heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fouling against tyre (1.6 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,501 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal fouling drive shaft

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring offset

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring offset

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,324 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 55,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure at fuel tank

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,247 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure at fuel tank

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,345 miles

Bonnet release broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,884 miles

Bonnet cable broken

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

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

Rear shock absorbers have no damping effect

Fail 1 Feb 2017 43,884 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to hold constant fast idle speed (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (8.2.2)

Bonnet cable broken

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

Eml illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear shock absorbers have no damping effect

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bonnet release cable broken

under tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck beams

Fail 26 Jan 2016 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (8.2.3)

bonnet release cable broken

under tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck beams

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,905 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 30,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2013 26,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

mid exhaust clamp/ sleeve broken

offside wiper torn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,809 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 16,792 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,829 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,228 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 10,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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