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NC56 AVZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 AVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,662 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear lower ()

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 25 Aug 2021 89,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective rear lower ()

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,630 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 82,769 miles

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 77,791 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing no sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box deterioated but not blowing

Pass 9 May 2017 73,939 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cover missing (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door stay broken door hitting wing/damaged

engine missfire

Fail 8 May 2017 73,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 joints mid and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cover missing (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door stay broken door hitting wing/damaged

engine missfire

Pass 4 May 2016 70,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 70,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,482 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,644 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 48,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,599 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 27,539 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn at edges

exhaust front pipe flexi weave split

offside front wing damaged

offside wiper blade too big

Fail 5 Dec 2009 27,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn at edges

exhaust front pipe flexi weave split

offside front wing damaged

offside wiper blade too big

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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NC56 AVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NC56 AVZ, 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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NC56 AVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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