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SW56 FRC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 FRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,724 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2020 77,724 miles

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) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,603 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 73,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,737 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,737 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,146 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,651 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,906 miles

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,107 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,020 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2012 35,020 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,877 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,487 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 20,014 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 20,014 miles

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.

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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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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