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EK56 NXR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,545 mi
Last recorded63,545 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 63,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 63,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 60,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 60,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 56,760 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 56,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter old and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,720 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,242 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jun 2022 49,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,914 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,754 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 42,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 41,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 40,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 40,429 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 39,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,357 miles

n/s rear stop lamp slightly damage

o/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 19 May 2015 38,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 36,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 36,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 34,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 32,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,676 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2011 26,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,555 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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EK56 NXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EK56 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 NXR registered?

EK56 NXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is EK56 NXR safe to buy?

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