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NU56 EZR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,067 mi
Last recorded67,067 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 EZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 67,067 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 67,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 58,775 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 8 May 2024 50,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,926 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 48,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,060 miles

Corrosion under vehicle/ suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,435 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber external casing corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,099 miles

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

vehicle presented with damage to offside outer sill.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,186 miles

vehicle presented with damage to offside outer sill.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,629 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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NU56 EZR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NU56 EZR, 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 NU56 EZR registered?

NU56 EZR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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