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LT56 PLJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,970 mi
Last recorded65,970 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 PLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,233 miles

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 28 Jan 2021 55,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 29 Jan 2019 49,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,089 miles

gearbox oil leak n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 24 Jan 2017 42,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on n/s/f wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,154 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 34,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,650 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 22,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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LT56 PLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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