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AV61 XSY

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2024 77,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,641 miles

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2023 73,638 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball jiont (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,451 miles

Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre has 1. Obviously underinflated 2. Worn smooth to inner edge 3. Deep cracking in tread base (185/60R14)

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,112 miles

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

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

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

Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Fail 5 Oct 2021 64,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working Pump pipes damaged & detached (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside covers fitted. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Fail 28 Sep 2021 64,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Pump pipes damaged & detached (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached Behind bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At connecting sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside covers fitted. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

brake servo pipe has a hair line crack starting but not yet to fail criteria. Advise replacing for safety

floor covers fitted

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges at this time

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and must be close to cords so advise replacing for safety also at 1.6mm limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres and o/s/f at limit also both rear tyres @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor covers and belly pan fitted

front bumper has been held to together with tape but is secure and no sharp edge' s at this time

rear screen wash pipe damp at pump area may need attention soon

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,749 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 4710 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 4112 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 4710 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 47,749 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 4710 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 4112 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 4710 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,241 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,634 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 XSY 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 AV61 XSY, 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 XSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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