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HG56 NXS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 NXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,679 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished/incomplete.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various brake and suspension components showing age related wear/corrosion.

various minor stone chips across front screen.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage to inner sidewall not exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front outer cv boot poorly repaired

Fail 24 Aug 2018 82,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage to inner sidewall not exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front outer cv boot poorly repaired

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,254 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,254 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)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,649 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,910 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE DETERIORATING

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES PERISHING

NEARSIDE CV BOOT DETERIORATING

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,669 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

nearside cv boot perishing.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 67,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

nearside cv boot deteriorating.

nearside front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorating.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,963 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

nearside cv boot deteriorating.

nearside front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorating.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,853 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,947 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,299 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,710 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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HG56 NXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HG56 NXS, 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 HG56 NXS registered?

HG56 NXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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