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NL56 MZN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,317 mi
Last recorded128,317 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 MZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Fail 21 Sep 2020 128,317 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake servo pipe broke,cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective ball joint nut packed with washers (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,761 miles

Emissions not tested Due to catalytic converter glowing red, when car running. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust slight leak and fouling bumper

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 127,703 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 123,138 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 123,138 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,901 miles

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

Passenger seat trim insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to Box joint. (7.1.2)

Unable to open boot.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,572 miles

Both registration plates have no BS kites marks and display a personal name.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 93,572 miles

Both registration plates have no BS kites marks and display a personal name.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,181 miles

front discs lipped

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,295 miles

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

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

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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NL56 MZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NL56 MZN, 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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NL56 MZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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