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ND56 VGN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,560 mi
Last recorded165,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 VGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 165,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner/outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 164,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front disks scored

eml lamp reset prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2018

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,654 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016
Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,730 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 92,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,622 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 80,395 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,786 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR/NSR shocker covers split

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,021 miles

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

Rear shocker dust covers split OS/NS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,567 miles

handbrake travel could be less

Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel could be less

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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ND56 VGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ND56 VGN, 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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ND56 VGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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