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NL56 ZWF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,068 mi
Last recorded23,068 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 23,068 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,772 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,433 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 21,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 21,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 21,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,013 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,554 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 17,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and sidewall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded preventing inspection of seatbelts

Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,302 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,776 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,896 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,494 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 7,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,562 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 ZWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 ZWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL56 ZWF registered?

NL56 ZWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is NL56 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 ZWF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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