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NU56 HYJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,793 mi
Last recorded161,793 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 161,793 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 161,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 150,897 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking /deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 139,646 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,646 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 127,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,099 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated / cracking

offside rear tyre deteriorated / cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,870 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 HYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYJ, 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 NU56 HYJ registered?

NU56 HYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is NU56 HYJ safe to buy?

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