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NU56 HXF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,637 mi
Last recorded102,637 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 102,637 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 102,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,505 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes minor wear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring/shocker mounts corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,471 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,243 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,555 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,463 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,079 miles

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

o/s front disc pitted inside face

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,263 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 HXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

NU56 HXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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