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ST56 LNW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,304 mi
Last recorded102,304 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 LNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,280 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 88,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 67,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 65,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,302 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,301 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 38,466 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,380 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,434 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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ST56 LNW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

ST56 LNW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is ST56 LNW safe to buy?

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