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LR56 DKN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 DKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly low on effort and noisey,needs attention

Pass 8 Oct 2022 132,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,598 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 129,513 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 124,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 99,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall very badly perished

engine light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,645 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall very badly perished

engine light on

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,661 miles

Rear both tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,252 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,219 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,276 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 5,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,922 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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LR56 DKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR56 DKN, 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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LR56 DKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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