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WU56 NZV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,789 mi
Last recorded83,789 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,789 miles

BOTH Number plates deteriorated.

BOTH Washers low on screen.

Front Front exhaust flexi section blowing slightly.

Front Lower BOTH Wishbone inner bushes perished.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, also BOTH Fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 83,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Loss of assistance (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH Number plates deteriorated.

BOTH Washers low on screen.

Front Front exhaust flexi section blowing slightly.

Front Lower BOTH Wishbone inner bushes perished.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating, also BOTH Fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 82,410 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint, on suspension arm, has slightly perished gaiter

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,107 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear indicators, spare tyre not inspected

Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,814 miles

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

bodywork damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2015 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

bodywork damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,618 miles

Front suspension arm (rear bushes) deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,837 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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WU56 NZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU56 NZV, 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 WU56 NZV registered?

WU56 NZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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