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LB56 FAJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 FAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,798 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 79,798 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 76,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 73,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 70,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,882 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2015 64,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,483 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 16 Oct 2014 61,483 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,981 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perrished.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perrished.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,987 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,754 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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LB56 FAJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LB56 FAJ, 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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LB56 FAJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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