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SG56 NLU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 NLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts

Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,237 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged against exhaust (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Beam Assembly Heavily Corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Beam Assembly Heavily Corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow between middle and front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from coming from nsf steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension component's heavily corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,237 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 96,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,207 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 91,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,395 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 83,395 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

rear wiper torn

servo pipe covered

Fail 17 Aug 2015 79,035 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

rear wiper torn

servo pipe covered

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,896 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,192 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 32,977 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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SG56 NLU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SG56 NLU, 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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SG56 NLU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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