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LX56 RVE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,542 mi
Last recorded93,542 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 RVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 93,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,721 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,721 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,687 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 83,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,500 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,502 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 56,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,164 miles

nearside rear tyre deflated and has nail

Fail 7 Aug 2010 48,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deflated and has nail

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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LX56 RVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX56 RVE, 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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What year was LX56 RVE registered?

LX56 RVE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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