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PN56 NBJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 72,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 72,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,874 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror glass has minor damage

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,703 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,830 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 57,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,299 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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PN56 NBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN56 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN56 NBJ registered?

PN56 NBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is PN56 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN56 NBJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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