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NU56 LHG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,394 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 81,138 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 81,138 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2015 69,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,330 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 28,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,387 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 LHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

NU56 LHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 October 2006.

Is NU56 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 LHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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