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SV56 MDY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,218 mi
Last recorded50,218 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 MDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 50,218 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 50,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 46,133 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 46,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,243 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 27,979 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 27,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 23,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,239 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 17,239 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,005 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,385 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 7,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SV56 MDY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV56 MDY, 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 SV56 MDY registered?

SV56 MDY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SV56 MDY safe to buy?

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