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LT56 NLU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,272 mi
Last recorded104,272 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 104,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 96,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 92,115 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 92,115 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,615 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 69,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,012 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

console bushes split

Fail 29 Aug 2017 63,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

console bushes split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

EML light on

Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,393 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,393 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,368 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes are have slight play in bush

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,629 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 24,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NLU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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