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PE56 LML

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,387 mi
Last recorded128,387 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 LML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,387 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,426 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of water no aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted part (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,506 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 116,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing On Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,450 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 103,450 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,945 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 73,747 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 73,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,877 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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PE56 LML is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PE56 LML, 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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PE56 LML is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 October 2006.

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