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SY56 UNF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 UNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling screenwash bottle due to bumper damage pushing bottle into wheel well (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF, OSF, and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well and general area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body/subframe mount behind strut, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers and rear beam heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle Bushes Detroiter

Underbody, Steering and Suspension components Rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2022

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

cooling fan noisey

mileage display unreadable

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease, all in general. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle mounting bush advanced wear.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension droplink boot poor condition

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 98,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension droplink boot poor condition

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,327 miles

engine sump corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,010 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rack end joint worn

Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rack end joint worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,668 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 51,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust detereated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,248 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 38,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,092 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 31,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,154 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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SY56 UNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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