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NV56 SHJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner & outer tread bands worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres deteriorated

engine warning lamp illuminated

exhaust system deteriorated

slight damage / distortion to nearside outer sill

Fail 11 Oct 2016 117,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner & outer tread bands worn

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres deteriorated

engine warning lamp illuminated

exhaust system deteriorated

slight damage / distortion to nearside outer sill

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 109,034 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,093 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,206 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 SHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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