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LV56 OFA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,128 miles

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,091 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust system leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Wipers slight smear

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 71,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Wipers slight smear

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,871 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,226 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,935 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing on side wall cords not expossed

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,776 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

vehicle underguards fitted restricting inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2011 31,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

vehicle underguards fitted restricting inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,144 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,848 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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LV56 OFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV56 OFA, 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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LV56 OFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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