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SY06 ZPP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,760 mi
Last recorded71,760 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 ZPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 71,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,321 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 56,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside working faster (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 40,387 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe fractured (1.1.3 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,782 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 37,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,209 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,826 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 35,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,667 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing broken

Fail 19 Jun 2017 29,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing broken

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,082 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 23,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,851 miles

steering wheel damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2014 20,851 miles

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

steering wheel damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,287 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 19,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 10,474 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering wheel cover split

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,669 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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SY06 ZPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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