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SY56 UWD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,582 mi
Last recorded77,582 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 UWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,902 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,997 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,869 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,869 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,944 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 UWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWD, 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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What year was SY56 UWD registered?

SY56 UWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is SY56 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 UWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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