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NG56 DSY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 DSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 112,010 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 8 Feb 2022

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 101,322 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 99,507 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve between front and midsection (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,795 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,795 miles

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

Wheel stud(s) missing 1 from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,323 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,540 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,060 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,576 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Fail 3 Nov 2012 38,576 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,701 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Fail 29 Oct 2010 24,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,863 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 18,863 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NG56 DSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NG56 DSY, 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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NG56 DSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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