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NV56 KOB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,351 mi
Last recorded62,351 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tire wall lightly damaged(cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 56,133 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tire wall lightly damaged(cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,698 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to grack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 40,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing bearings exposed and rusting (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to grack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 34,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 30,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,621 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 16,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,660 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 KOB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NV56 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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