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LY56 EPL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,571 mi
Last recorded87,571 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 EPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,571 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,875 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both offside tyres are cracking

handbrake lever is high in operation

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,221 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both offside tyres are cracking

dashboard engine check light is lit

handbrake lever is high in operation

offside headlight aim adjusters appear not to be working

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,831 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 42,853 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,459 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2009 12,091 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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LY56 EPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY56 EPL, 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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LY56 EPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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