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LX56 WPT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,449 mi
Last recorded31,449 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 WPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 31,449 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,725 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,102 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,803 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,936 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,996 miles

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

front and rear number plates cracking not likely to be misread

Fail 27 Aug 2019 27,996 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear number plates cracking not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,678 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated, no cracks yet to cords

Fail 5 Sep 2015 19,678 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated, no cracks yet to cords.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 19,678 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated, no cracks yet to cords.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,038 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 10,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,720 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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LX56 WPT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX56 WPT, 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 WPT registered?

LX56 WPT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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