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LC56 WRT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 WRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025

exhaust system flexi section leaking

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is 10 years old

offside rear tyre is perished and 15 years old - advise replacement

oil seepage

tailgate ram inoperative

Fail 17 Oct 2025

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

exhaust system flexi section leaking

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is 10 years old

offside rear tyre is perished and 15 years old - advise replacement

oil seepage

tailgate ram inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2024

front tyres worn on edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nearside track rod end dust boot perished

oil seepage

rear tyres perished

tailgate rams inoperative

Fail 22 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nearside track rod end dust boot perished

oil seepage

rear tyres perished

tailgate rams inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2023

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil seepage

Pass 20 Oct 2022

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper blades judder in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper blades judder in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021

dashboard digital display unreadable

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

oil seepage

Pass 22 Oct 2020 6,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper headlamp mounting defective but is still secure

Offside Front vehicle milometer is fading

Pass 18 Oct 2019 6,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense detioriated (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil residue at rear of engine and gearbox and on steering rack no visable leak

Fail 17 Oct 2019 6,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense detioriated (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil residue at rear of engine and gearbox and on steering rack no visable leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 1,666 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 1,664 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))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,924 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop lamp has 3 leds out (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp but soaked in water (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front headlamp top mount broken but headlamp is still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2017 97,924 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop lamp has 3 leds out (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp but soaked in water (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour bulb is yellow n/s is white (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front headlamp top mount broken but headlamp is still secure

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting,but still attached

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,828 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% 1 kled out (1.2.1c)

Front car has had a knock at the front

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush splitting

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush splitting

Offside Rear tyre is perishing and very poor condition.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% 1 kled out (1.2.1c)

Front car has had a knock at the front

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush splitting

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing badly and misshaped inner edge very poor condition

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush splitting

Offside Rear tyre is perishing and very poor condition.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,067 miles

! led light out on high level brake light

Both front suspension lower arms rear bushes perishing/splitting

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking & worn heavily on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2014 71,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

! led light out on high level brake light

Both front suspension lower arms rear bushes perishing/splitting

Nearside mirror glass loose

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking & worn heavily on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,129 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)

n/s/r trye is perishing.

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing.

wipers poor at clearing screen (blades dirty).

Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s/r trye is perishing.

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing.

wipers poor at clearing screen (blades dirty).

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,414 miles

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

offside front drop link rubber poor

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,792 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,776 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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LC56 WRT 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 LC56 WRT, 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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LC56 WRT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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