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SW59 LDA

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,629 mi
Last recorded84,629 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 LDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,629 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,040 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,766 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 63,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both power steering pipes corroding

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking around the tread

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 May 2020 59,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 52,325 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,406 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,930 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 29,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,535 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,930 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 16,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 14,692 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split (slight)

o/s/f wheel inner rim slightly dented

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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SW59 LDA is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,418 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 SW59 LDA, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW59 LDA registered?

SW59 LDA is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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