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NV56 EXN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 EXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,098 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise hand brake little weak possible do with clean and adjust

advise power steering pipe corroded

advise spare wheel well corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,098 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise hand brake little weak possible do with clean and adjust

advise power steering pipe corroded

advise spare wheel well corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on suspension components front and rear

Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S on lower limit (4.1.2 (a))

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 Obligatory mirror missing Door mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on suspension components front and rear

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,002 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,002 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,254 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 69,254 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 185/60/14 82H

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 185/60/14 82H

engine cover fitted covering some components

under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 29 Aug 2015 50,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 185/60/14 82H

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 185/60/14 82H

engine cover fitted covering some components

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti/roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti/roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,891 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,384 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)

advise rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,359 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)

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 EXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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