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LR56 XEH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,647 mi
Last recorded138,647 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 129,440 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 May 2020 129,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Fail 4 Jan 2019 129,294 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction GLASS INSECURE AND TAPE RESTRICTING REAR VIEW (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box m issing (6.1.2 (a))

HANGING ITEMS REMOVED FROM OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VISION

PHONE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION

Pass 4 Jan 2018 122,676 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracking and stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread stepped and cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,062 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 103,062 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,811 miles

Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.B.2)

Bonnet covers fitted

Engine management light on dash

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,942 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 94,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,545 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 52,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,721 miles

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

nearside door miror glass missing

Pass 11 Dec 2010 20,534 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,207 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 17,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 XEH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LR56 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 December 2006.

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