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SW56 VJP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,136 mi
Last recorded86,136 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

antifreeze smell possable radiator leak

spare wheel floor pan rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

antifreeze smell possable radiator leak

spare wheel floor pan rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,787 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,923 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,923 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,666 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre has perishing cracks to inner shoulder

Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre has perishing cracks to inner shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,388 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 48,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,925 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,111 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,723 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,220 miles

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 VJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

SW56 VJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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