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NG56 XAE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,475 mi
Last recorded76,475 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,475 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear inner sidewalls cracked/split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,055 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 74,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,119 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,254 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 37,850 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 37,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 24,027 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 28,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 11 Nov 2010 22,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,466 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 XAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 NG56 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

NG56 XAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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