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NL56 OKE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,467 mi
Last recorded115,467 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 115,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,271 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 112,265 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,813 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 109,737 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,988 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot also slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,711 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,326 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,444 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,223 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 86,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre out off shape

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 81,807 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre out off shape

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,782 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 60,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 45,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 May 2012 34,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,509 miles

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated and also has a nail in tread

Fail 1 Jun 2011 21,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated and also has a nail in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 6,180 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 6,180 miles

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

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 OKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OKE, 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 OKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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