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LD56 ULU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,538 mi
Last recorded92,538 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ULU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded rear section

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 92,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Strong smell of petrol from fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded rear section

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,037 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 88,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 82,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,547 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,562 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 75,572 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,571 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,583 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 70,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside / outside incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,729 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,162 miles

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE SIGNS OF DAMAGE

Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,162 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE SIGNS OF DAMAGE

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 29,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,652 miles

both offside tyres have cuts in them and cracking badly / no ply visible / offside front tyre worn down on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2012 15,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 6,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,346 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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LD56 ULU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LD56 ULU, 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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LD56 ULU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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