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NC56 GLJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 72,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,333 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 50,368 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 50,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,984 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 39,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Drivers door has a check strap broke

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear bump stop split/worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,780 miles

Driver's door check strap broken

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,780 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Driver's door check strap broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,719 miles

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

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 GLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 NC56 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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