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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACES BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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SY56 DFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SY56 DFV, 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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SY56 DFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 October 2006.
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