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NM56 FPC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,927 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 98,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 96,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 94,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,775 miles

Engine covered in WD-40 lubricating oil

Fail 18 Nov 2022 92,775 miles

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

Engine covered in WD-40 lubricating oil

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDER BONNET (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE HAS FULL COVERING OF OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,423 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 89,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,013 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,517 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 75,514 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,249 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,014 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,237 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 58,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,936 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly betwwen tread pattern

Fail 30 Nov 2013 52,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly betwwen tread pattern

o/s/r tyre cracking all round outer sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,008 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,674 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,864 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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NM56 FPC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NM56 FPC, 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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NM56 FPC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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