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EY56 LZV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,126 mi
Last recorded127,126 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 127,126 miles

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

Rear trailing arm bushes started to separate

Whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 123,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel flap missing

rear exhaust silence outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 123,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect showing left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel flap missing

rear exhaust silence outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,117 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 117,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 114,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 106,440 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 106,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,815 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,814 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 18,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,772 miles

Rear tyres very badly perished and cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,305 miles

The front wish bone bushes are cracking.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Washers and wipers.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,560 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION CONSOLE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,134 miles

n/s/door mirror cracked

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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EY56 LZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY56 LZV, 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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EY56 LZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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