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T222 SWT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 SWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 107,559 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 107,559 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 102,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,064 miles

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

Engine Oil Low

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 90,444 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 87,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,128 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside headlamp beam pattern is poor

both front lower arm rear bushes are cracking and perishing

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 79,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside headlamp beam pattern is poor

both front lower arm rear bushes are cracking and perishing

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Jun 2016

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015

screw in nearside rear tyre, tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

screw in nearside rear tyre, tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,690 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,062 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 23,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,072 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 17,072 miles

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

High handbrake travel

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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T222 SWT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T222 SWT, 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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T222 SWT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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