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NM06 NXB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 NXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,233 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 119,210 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 114,552 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 114,526 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,280 miles

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 109,270 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,433 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 104,418 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,028 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,132 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 90,128 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 81,340 miles

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)

undertrays

Pass 20 May 2016 71,618 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 71,618 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 59,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,859 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,430 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer & inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2013 40,170 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on outer & inner edges

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,277 miles

NS rear tyre sidewall surface is perished and cracked.

OS front tyre sidewall surface is perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,697 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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NM06 NXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NM06 NXB, 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 NM06 NXB registered?

NM06 NXB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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