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BF61 BPU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads,advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm,low onedges,advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge,attention advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge,attention advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,201 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 77,201 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,917 miles

Front flexi exhaust weak

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,011 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,827 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 56,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 48,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 48,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 43,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 43,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 30,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BF61 BPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF61 BPU, 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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BF61 BPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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