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LV56 VHC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,727 mi
Last recorded29,727 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both the front tyres are becoming perished and worn on the shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2024 25,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 22,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 20,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 20,911 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 17,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 13,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 13,054 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 11,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 8,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 5,927 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 4,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 3,088 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 VHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LV56 VHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV56 VHC registered?

LV56 VHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is LV56 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 VHC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV56 VHC have outstanding finance?

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