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OY56 LTX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 LTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,260 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 129,260 miles

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,394 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,582 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes partially split and slight wear but ok at time of test

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,587 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,134 miles

recomend new wipers.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

recomend new wipers.

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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OY56 LTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue 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 OY56 LTX, 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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OY56 LTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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