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SL56 LWX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 LWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,990 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,987 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 86,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2015 86,349 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight cracking

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Sep 2014 75,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight cracking

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 61,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,155 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,710 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,072 miles

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

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

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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SL56 LWX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL56 LWX, 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 SL56 LWX registered?

SL56 LWX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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