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LB06 XVU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,228 mi
Last recorded141,228 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 XVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 141,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 141,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 141,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits flexi pipe has major leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low + cannot adjust any higher (4.1.2 (a))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 136,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and likely to break off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 136,784 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to cat red hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 / 60 / 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 127,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 / 60 / 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,857 miles

Front wipers poor. Recommend renewal

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 95,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Rear tyres cracking between the treads.

front tyres worn down too 3mm.

Pass 31 May 2016 86,903 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)

Rear Inner sidewall of tyre perishing

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 84,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,369 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 78,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,164 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 May 2013 71,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,159 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 26 May 2010 41,536 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor

Pass 22 May 2009 32,034 miles

n/s/r tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Fail 20 May 2009 32,034 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is perishing outer sidewall

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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LB06 XVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LB06 XVU, 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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LB06 XVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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