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ST56 LKL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 LKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 74,573 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024
Pass 2 Sep 2023 65,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 61,580 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 57,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,398 miles

Centre Exhaust Corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,712 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

light scuffing on windscreen caused by worn wiper,but does not seriously affect view to front

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,876 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,181 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 33,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front to rear brake pipes covered over

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wish bone rear bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,875 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered over

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wish bone rear bushes worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,332 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered over

Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,495 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 20,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ST56 LKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ST56 LKL, 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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ST56 LKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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