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AV61 GOP

2011 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,628 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 82,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting bush and bearing damaged (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,240 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 80,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,763 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,406 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 73,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,402 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED BUT NO SHARPE EDGES

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 69,402 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED BUT NO SHARPE EDGES

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,361 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 67,361 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 64,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage but no cords showing

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 64,371 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage but no cords showing

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 59,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,018 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 31,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV61 GOP is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV61 GOP, 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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AV61 GOP is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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