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WV56 LNM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 LNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/and mid /rear joint! Maybe reason for emission failure! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin THESE PADS NEED REPLACING!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid/rear joint area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 96,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid/rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

No oil showing on dipstick" Oil added .

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 96,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid/rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

No oil showing on dipstick" Oil added .

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,676 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre low on pressure

Fail 25 Aug 2016 84,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre low on pressure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,847 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to split

Chip in windscreen

Nail in the near side rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,669 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,867 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,520 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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WV56 LNM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV56 LNM, 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 WV56 LNM registered?

WV56 LNM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is WV56 LNM safe to buy?

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