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NV56 KOW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,818 mi
Last recorded107,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,818 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 107,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,903 miles

cooling fan seized-not working

Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan seized-not working

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,526 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)

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate damaged

nearside rear tyre side walls as slight cracks not showing cord or ply

Fail 1 Dec 2013 71,714 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate damaged

nearside rear tyre side walls as slight cracks not showing cord or ply

Pass 1 Dec 2012 56,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F BUMPER DAMAGE

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,576 miles

fr bumper & no plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2010 28,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper cover cracked.

nearside rear panel showing body damage.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,188 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 KOW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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