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NG56 FNR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,473 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,473 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,134 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flex (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,969 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 62,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,798 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 47,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,152 miles

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)

e.m.l on dash

front brake pads & discs worn

n/s/r tyre, tread cracking

o/s/r tyre, sidewall perished/cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 39,150 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e.m.l on dash

front brake pads & discs worn

n/s/r tyre, tread cracking

o/s/r tyre, sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Showing signs of cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F Tyre Showing signs of cracking on outer sidewall

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall showing signs of cracking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2012 26,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,879 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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NG56 FNR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FNR, 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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What year was NG56 FNR registered?

NG56 FNR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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