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EN56 LXW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,289 mi
Last recorded152,289 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 152,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 149,341 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 149,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 144,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 144,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 138,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,032 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,230 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 121,227 miles

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Servo hose split (1.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,403 miles

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2018 111,403 miles

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

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

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,702 miles

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,438 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,488 miles

O/S/REAR WHEEL RIM DENTED

Fail 27 Aug 2015 30,486 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/REAR WHEEL RIM DENTED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 7,297 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 6,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 4,139 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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EN56 LXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EN56 LXW, 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 EN56 LXW registered?

EN56 LXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is EN56 LXW safe to buy?

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