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EX56 LCL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,717 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 99,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 93,782 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 93,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,756 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,673 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,955 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2015 87,176 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 87,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,543 miles

slight cracking rear tyres side walla

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,523 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 72,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,901 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both front tyres cracking on side walls and within tyre tred

both front tyres worn on inner edges

long hand brake travel

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking to side wall and within tyre tred

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,474 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both front tyres cracking on side walls and within tyre tred

both front tyres worn on inner edges

long hand brake travel

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking to side wall and within tyre tred

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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EX56 LCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX56 LCL, 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 EX56 LCL registered?

EX56 LCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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