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BL11 EDU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,550 mi
Last recorded74,550 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 EDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,550 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,774 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 68,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,011 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 65,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,535 miles

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

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

windscreen washer hose leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2022 58,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

windscreen washer hose leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,694 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 48,694 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 44,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,024 miles

o/s/n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,609 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,750 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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BL11 EDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 BL11 EDU, 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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BL11 EDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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