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SY06 ZHC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 ZHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 57,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brakes has slight bind

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,951 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 49,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,441 miles

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

Offside wiper blade torn at ends but still clearing screen

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade torn at ends but still clearing screen

centre/rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on in dash

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,964 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,963 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2014 36,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,210 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,535 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011

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

Pass 20 May 2010 20,301 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 20,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 15,310 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 15,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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SY06 ZHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY06 ZHC, 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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SY06 ZHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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