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BD56 NVP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,693 mi
Last recorded16,693 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 NVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 16,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 16,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 15,340 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/S body work has damage.

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

O/S bodywork has damage.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear upper shock absorber covers are loose both N/S and O/S.

Fail 25 Oct 2023 15,339 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

N/S body work has damage.

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

O/S bodywork has damage.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear upper shock absorber covers are loose both N/S and O/S.

Pass 14 Oct 2022
Fail 12 Oct 2022

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fitted incorrectly to upper mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,662 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 107,661 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides /none adjustable (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,451 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,556 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,963 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE LIGHT CRACKS IN SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,161 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 52,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,766 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,788 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,491 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,668 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,300 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BD56 NVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD56 NVP, 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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BD56 NVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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