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LG56 XWW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,551 mi
Last recorded155,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 XWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 155,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 146,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,480 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 127,700 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,046 miles

Minor damage to front bumper

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,046 miles

Minor damage to front bumper

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 21 Sep 2012 101,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,002 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 31 Aug 2010 79,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,245 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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LG56 XWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG56 XWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG56 XWW registered?

LG56 XWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LG56 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 XWW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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