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LB56 ZWZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 77,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 70,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,491 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 52,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,347 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 48,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged inner edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 46,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,314 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2014 43,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,416 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,408 miles

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

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

NO ENGINE OIL CAP ON ENGINE

n/s/f hub cap missing

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,977 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,196 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,471 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 17,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,819 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 ZWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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