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NV56 EKY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 EKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023
Fail 4 Sep 2023

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 55,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges N/S/F starting to get low

O/S/R shocker casing corroded

both rear tyres cracking in treads

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

poor image O/S/F dip beam

slight blow front exhaust flexi

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,095 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn unable to see pads

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and leaking

o/s dip poor image

o/s rear tyre deteriorated in treads and sidewalls

Fail 10 Aug 2020 51,095 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

e/p/s light on

front brake discs worn unable to see pads

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and leaking

o/s dip poor image

o/s rear tyre deteriorated in treads and sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,014 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn strong advise on n/s

o/s dip beam image poor headlamp oxidized

o/s rear tyre badly deteriorated in sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,629 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

n/s of steering rack badly misting oil strong advise

o/s dip beam image poor headlamp oxidized

o/s rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

slight play N/S rack end

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wiper blade poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 41,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Wiper blade poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low in tread worn on edges and badly deteriorated in outer sidewalls

knock from steering and very badly worn n/s steering rack end strong advise

n/s rear tyre low tread cracking and deteriorated in treads also very badly worn inner edge strong advise

Fail 2 Jul 2015 38,084 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low in tread worn on edges and badly deteriorated in outer sidewalls

knock from steering and very badly worn n/s steering rack end strong advise

n/s rear tyre low tread cracking and deteriorated in treads also very badly worn inner edge strong advise

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

movement in n/s front inner steering rack end

strong advise - both front wishbone rear bushes excessively worn

strong advise - n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and ,low in tread

Fail 5 Apr 2014 33,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EPC light illuminated (this is due to brake lights not working)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

movement in n/s front inner steering rack end

strong advise - both front wishbone rear bushes excessively worn

strong advise - n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and ,low in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,966 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,376 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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NV56 EKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV56 EKY, 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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NV56 EKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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