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AP11 FVW

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,526 mi
Last recorded63,526 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,526 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated/weak

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Aug 2025 63,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi deteriorated/weak

windscreen wiper blades not tested 100% ( washers not working)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,597 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

Fail 14 Aug 2024 56,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested 100% (brake binding)

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 45,159 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 34,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,273 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,172 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,013 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 22,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 12,302 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 12,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AP11 FVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 47,153 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 AP11 FVW, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP11 FVW registered?

AP11 FVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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