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LM56 HRA

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,832 mi
Last recorded19,832 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 HRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 19,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 19,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 17,391 miles

rear coil springs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Aug 2023 15,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 14,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 12,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,240 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perished

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 4,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 4,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 4,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 4,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 3,831 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 3,425 miles

EPC warning light on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 3,425 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

EPC warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 2,969 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 2,485 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 2,030 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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LM56 HRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 54,772 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 LM56 HRA, 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 19 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 LM56 HRA registered?

LM56 HRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is LM56 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 HRA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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