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ST56 LNO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 LNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody of vehicle surface rust

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,854 miles

Lower Under car sprayed with underseal

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,854 miles

Lower Under car sprayed with underseal

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 56,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,456 miles

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

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2020 45,456 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi and rear silencer corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

engine misfiring

Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

Fail 25 Apr 2019 37,458 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,116 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 33,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,343 miles

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

Rear BOTH TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 7 May 2015 28,165 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 28,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 24,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 22,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,566 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 21,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,519 miles

offside front brake disc inner surface pitted

slight cracking at nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,396 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 6,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,500 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LNO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ST56 LNO, 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 ST56 LNO registered?

ST56 LNO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is ST56 LNO safe to buy?

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