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LS56 UAX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,238 mi
Last recorded151,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 UAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 151,238 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2026 151,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 145,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 133,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 126,867 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 126,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 120,689 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 120,689 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two nails

Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,896 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,060 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 97,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,420 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded on edges

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,946 miles

Cracks visible in near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2016 77,946 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Cracks visible in near side rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 67,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,314 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,060 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,469 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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LS56 UAX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS56 UAX, 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 LS56 UAX registered?

LS56 UAX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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