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SX06 BUV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,847 mi
Last recorded71,847 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 BUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,847 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 71,846 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,308 miles

Both rear brake wheel cylinders are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,605 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,453 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower ,rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,959 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower,rearmost (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Aug 2017 45,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower,rearmost (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower .rearmost (2.4.G.2)

slight front brake imbalance noted

Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,409 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,639 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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SX06 BUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX06 BUV, 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 SX06 BUV registered?

SX06 BUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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