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WF56 NTY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 NTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024

Offside door check strap broken

Fail 6 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside door check strap broken

Pass 29 Nov 2023
Fail 25 Nov 2023

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022
Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,537 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 57,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020
Pass 20 Nov 2019

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front door skin/wing damaged/dented

Fail 20 Nov 2019

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished so cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front door skin/wing damaged/dented

Pass 31 Oct 2018
Fail 31 Oct 2018

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front plate deteriorated and insecure (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,742 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 39,742 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (3.5.1g)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,036 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,601 miles

large side trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Nov 2011 20,601 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

large side trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,724 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,653 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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WF56 NTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WF56 NTY, 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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WF56 NTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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