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MT56 LUL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 101,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,410 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 84,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 67,927 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,657 miles

Tyres--O/S/F--3mm--N/S/F---3mm

Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyres--O/S/F--3mm--N/S/F---3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,685 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 56,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,218 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,365 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 47,361 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,115 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,103 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 19,103 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,720 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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MT56 LUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MT56 LUL, 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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MT56 LUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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