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LB56 XYN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,522 mi
Last recorded82,522 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,522 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 82,522 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,448 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 55,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 47,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,211 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 43,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 36,240 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 33,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 28,982 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,982 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,354 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 17,577 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 8,754 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 8,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XYN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc 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 LB56 XYN, 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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What year was LB56 XYN registered?

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

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