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LA56 FXW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 FXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 85,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 85,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 61,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside vehicle has body damage

wiper blades smeary

Fail 6 Feb 2010 60,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside vehicle has body damage

wiper blades smeary

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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LA56 FXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LA56 FXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA56 FXW?

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What year was LA56 FXW registered?

LA56 FXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is LA56 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 FXW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA56 FXW have outstanding finance?

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