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PJ56 NGY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,926 mi
Last recorded42,926 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 NGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,926 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 42,917 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 39,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 36,765 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 32,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 32,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 25,468 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre - 2 in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 24,186 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,688 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,290 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall of the tyre but no ply or cord visible.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 6 Nov 2017 20,290 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall of the tyre but no ply or cord visible.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,373 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,149 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,863 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,775 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,618 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 9,618 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Engine under tray damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2010 8,297 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 8,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 6,737 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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PJ56 NGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJ56 NGY, 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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What year was PJ56 NGY registered?

PJ56 NGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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