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SY56 XPA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,553 mi
Last recorded45,553 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 XPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,553 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (inner, outer& between tread) perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 42,713 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed vin number on dashboard different from other two vin numbers (0.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (inner, outer& between tread) perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,488 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 37,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,160 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 32,160 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,888 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,745 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,838 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 XPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

SY56 XPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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