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NL56 ZWB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,345 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 54,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 49,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,616 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 48,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,928 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 46,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 40,786 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,905 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES / CRACKING

Fail 2 Apr 2014 22,902 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES / CRACKING

Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,974 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,335 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 ZWB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NL56 ZWB, 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 NL56 ZWB registered?

NL56 ZWB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is NL56 ZWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 ZWB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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