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SY56 WVV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,820 mi
Last recorded66,820 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,820 miles

Boot floor panel corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 63,993 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,790 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 55,790 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 53,340 miles

Braking system leaking Hose onto servo leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint and exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear outer tyre walls perished.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,798 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,914 miles

exhaust slightly damaged

rear tyres cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2011 23,914 miles

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

exhaust slightly damaged

rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,591 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,661 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 WVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

SY56 WVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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