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OY56 LXC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 LXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 82,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 78,899 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 78,899 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 64,552 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2022 64,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,572 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,327 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 49,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 14,642 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 8,085 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 5,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,798 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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OY56 LXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY56 LXC, 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 OY56 LXC registered?

OY56 LXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is OY56 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY56 LXC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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