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AV11 XZE

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,009 mi
Last recorded56,009 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 XZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 42,178 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 40,256 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 40,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 38,822 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 38,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 37,471 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 37,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,609 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 33,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 28,171 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 28,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,692 miles

Nearside Rear object in n/s/r tyre

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts child seats fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,177 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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AV11 XZE 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 AV11 XZE, 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 AV11 XZE registered?

AV11 XZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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