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LT56 YRC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,448 mi
Last recorded82,448 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 YRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Washer jet not working

Fail 22 May 2026 82,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Washer jet not working

Brake warning lamp flashing indicates fault in system

Pass 17 May 2025

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,521 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020
Fail 29 Oct 2020

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,371 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 49,371 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,623 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,960 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 30,960 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,429 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 23,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 14,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 YRC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LT56 YRC, 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 YRC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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