MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rerar (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear high level brake light has bulbs out
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine misfire
front and rear shock absorbers corroded
under trays fitted
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened burst (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front wipers only working on one setting
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear high level brake light has bulbs out
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine misfire
front and rear shock absorbers corroded
under trays fitted
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs around strut (4.11 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)
full lenght under trays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front both o/s and n/s tyres wearing outer edges
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)
full lenght under trays fitted
Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge
o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW56 FRC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW56 FRC, 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 SW56 FRC registered?
SW56 FRC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 December 2006.
Is SW56 FRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW56 FRC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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