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LR56 JXU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 JXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024

Nearside sill dented

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Oct 2023

Nearside sill dented

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Sep 2023

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill dented

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Sep 2022

Nearside sill dented

slight gearbox leak

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill dented

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,091 miles

Nearside sill dented

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,388 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,819 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,588 miles

child seats fitted both rear seats

Fail 19 Sep 2015 38,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted both rear seats

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,984 miles

nearside outer sill panel damaged

child seat fitted nearside rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower rearward suspension bushes worn and splitting

tyres are perishing on outer walls and shoulders

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,470 miles

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,149 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 JXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JXU, 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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What year was LR56 JXU registered?

LR56 JXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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