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LT56 WDV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 WDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025
Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,076 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 115,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023

Boot could not be opened during test - Inspection carried out by lowering rear seats

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front slight damage to the windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded and has a slight leak

boot could not be opened during test. inspection carried out by lower the back seats

Fail 11 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front slight damage to the windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded and has a slight leak

boot could not be opened during test. inspection carried out by lower the back seats

Pass 19 Oct 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Mileage unreadable

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damage to outer quarterpanel/wheelarch area

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

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

Some underside components showing signs of slight corrosion

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020

Both rear tyres perishing in tread area

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts - Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Mileage digits on dash not readable

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damage to outer quarterpanel/wheelarch area

Nearside 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 Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020

Both rear tyres perishing in tread area

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts - Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Mileage digits on dash not readable

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damage to outer quarterpanel/wheelarch area

Nearside 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 Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,334 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake servo pipe split

front windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,291 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 29 Sep 2016 79,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,766 miles

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

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

near side rear seat has a child seat fitted

slight damage of the front windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,766 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

near side rear seat has a child seat fitted

slight damage of the front windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,234 miles

accident damage to n/s rear

both rear tyres getting low on edges

front exhaust flexi deterioating

handbrake travel

o/s rear coil spring rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to n/s rear

both rear tyres getting low on edges

front exhaust flexi deterioating

handbrake travel

o/s rear coil spring rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,527 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 38,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,260 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 8,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,230 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 WDV 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 65.4%.

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 LT56 WDV, 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 WDV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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