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LM06 XBY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,611 mi
Last recorded122,611 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 XBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 122,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door window wont open

Fail 12 Sep 2023 115,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door window wont open

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,321 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner tie rod ends to rack

Fail 9 Sep 2022 109,321 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both inner tie rod ends to rack

Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,069 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 101,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,347 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,347 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,486 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,521 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all directional indicators slightly discouloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,051 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 45,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

oil leek from oil filter

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,157 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 41,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,344 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 32,312 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,177 miles

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

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

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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LM06 XBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM06 XBY, 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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LM06 XBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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