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NC06 FSN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 FSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,808 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split ( strong advisory) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount/ bearing, slightly seizing , slightly noisey when turning lock to lock

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central section corroded/ weakening (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder crack deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, slightly worn on edges + cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split ( strong advisory) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount/ bearing, slightly seizing , slightly noisey when turning lock to lock

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central section corroded/ weakening (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (strong advisory) (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded, soft under finger and thumb, approx centre of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light illuminated at all times when position lights and stop lights activated, ( possible incorrect bulb fitted) (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear parking brake high, close to maximum travel, may require repair or adjustment

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (strong advisory) (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded, soft under finger and thumb, approx centre of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,166 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 89,166 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,393 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom balljoint boot cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber lower part of casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower part casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor underside corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,631 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 74,631 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 Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,514 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,988 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 50,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,416 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 45,416 miles

Offside Front 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,797 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 39,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,706 miles

both rear tyres inner edge have heavy wear

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,800 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,445 miles

both rear tyres inner edge have wear

nsf tyre outer edge has heavy wear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,002 miles

Handbrake becoming high

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

Rear washer inop

Pass 12 May 2009 12,164 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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NC06 FSN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NC06 FSN, 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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NC06 FSN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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