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SY06 ZPW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,669 mi
Last recorded78,669 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 ZPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 78,669 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Vehicle corroded underneath and suspension arms etc

Fail 4 May 2021 78,667 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Vehicle corroded underneath and suspension arms etc

Pass 13 May 2020 71,667 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes noisy on RBT test

Fail 12 May 2020 71,667 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes noisy on RBT test

Pass 30 May 2019 61,185 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion underneath

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 61,185 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion underneath

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,890 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Underneath corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,764 miles

Backbox outer skin slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,764 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Backbox outer skin slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and owrn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015
Pass 6 May 2014
Fail 6 May 2014

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013
Pass 22 May 2012 26,544 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 23,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 20,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,145 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 ZPW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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