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LT56 AWJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 AWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,199 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,006 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,968 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system leaking at all joints up to joint at centre section affecting lambda reading emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire no protection for fuel tank or metal brake pipe (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflector deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2014 55,737 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 55,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 45,360 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 37,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,958 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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LT56 AWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LT56 AWJ, 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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LT56 AWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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