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WJ56 LYP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,329 mi
Last recorded95,329 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 LYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 95,329 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,554 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 90,552 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,953 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 75,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,220 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,681 miles

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,898 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,954 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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WJ56 LYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ56 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ56 LYP registered?

WJ56 LYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WJ56 LYP safe to buy?

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