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NH06 EFU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 EFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front shockers corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lower under trays fitted

rec handbrake service

Fail 27 Aug 2021

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front shockers corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lower under trays fitted

rec handbrake service

Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,480 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,961 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 67,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,415 miles

Rear exhausr corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 53,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear exhausr corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,728 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls crackedand perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,575 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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NH06 EFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NH06 EFU, 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 NH06 EFU registered?

NH06 EFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is NH06 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH06 EFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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