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GY56 NKX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,716 mi
Last recorded41,716 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 NKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 41,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 41,716 miles

Nearside Rear 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 both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 36,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 36,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,402 miles

Front both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but doesn't have excessive play

Front brake discs appear worn and corroded but not fully visible

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

rear seats not in use

slight wiper smear

Fail 1 Sep 2021 22,956 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

rear seats not in use

slight wiper smear

Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,956 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges (step tread)

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall becoming cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,013 miles

both rear springs becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre perishing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,895 miles

Rear both tyres becoming badly cracked and perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,967 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 17,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,322 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge - stepped tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,943 miles

nearside front tyre becoming cracked/perished & deteriorated

offside rear tyre becoming cracked/perished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre becoming cracked/perished & deteriorated

offside rear tyre becoming cracked/perished

Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,296 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,274 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,323 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 6,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,726 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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GY56 NKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY56 NKX, 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 GY56 NKX registered?

GY56 NKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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