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NL56 SWN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 127,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 122,821 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 82,114 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 7 Nov 2018 67,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,000 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,926 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,509 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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NL56 SWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NL56 SWN, 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 SWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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