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LB56 GYO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,361 mi
Last recorded81,361 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 GYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,361 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 81,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,612 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2021 76,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

headlamps discoloured

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter splitting,perished in pleats

underbody/brakes surface corrosion,brake distortion,stood up.unable to assess some areas due to covers.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 74,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter splitting,perished in pleats

underbody/brakes surface corrosion,brake distortion,stood up.unable to assess some areas due to covers.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,639 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 72,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,884 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,831 miles

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

Sidewalls of nearside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Dec 2012 45,831 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Sidewalls of nearside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,025 miles

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

nsf tyre wall starting perish

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,076 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,535 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 GYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LB56 GYO, 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 GYO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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