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VN06 NPD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,649 mi
Last recorded47,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 NPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

both front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,141 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 45,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2019 45,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,116 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside bodywork damaged

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,144 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

offside bodywork damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2016 43,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

offside bodywork damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2015 42,159 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Oct 2015 42,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,605 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,412 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,464 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside and Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (ADJUSTED)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 29,841 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 29,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN06 NPD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN06 NPD, 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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VN06 NPD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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