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EA56 LFZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 LFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,328 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 76,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 60,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre inner edge heavy wear

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre inner edge heavy wear

Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 39,244 miles

nsr tyre outer sidewall has damage

Fail 1 Oct 2011 39,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre outer sidewall has damage

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,231 miles

nsf tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

vehicle undertray damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2010 29,227 miles

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

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

nsf tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

vehicle undertray damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two elements not working on high level brake light

Fail 30 Sep 2009 22,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two elements not working on high level brake light

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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EA56 LFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EA56 LFZ, 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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EA56 LFZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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