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AV61 PKC

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,539 mi
Last recorded167,539 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 PKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 167,539 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 167,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 155,086 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 145,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 135,352 miles

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

Central Exhaust sleeve not fully tight

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 126,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 119,437 miles

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

Handbrake long

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,919 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, worn and edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 108,400 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 108,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 102,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,809 miles

Front both wind screen wipers split on end

Front brake discs show heavy wear/lipped edge

Nearside Front bumper shows damage

Offside Front heavily worn on inner edge

under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,787 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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AV61 PKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKC, 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 AV61 PKC registered?

AV61 PKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is AV61 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 PKC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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