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CV61 GJX

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,386 mi
Last recorded45,386 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 GJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,386 miles

Nearside Front yre wearing on sidewall and slight edge wear

crack at top of windscreen-not affecting drivers view

front exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Fail 21 Oct 2025 45,386 miles

Nearside Front yre wearing on sidewall and slight edge wear

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

crack at top of windscreen-not affecting drivers view

front exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Pass 4 Nov 2024 43,555 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 43,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting detached potentially damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,602 miles

crack in screen-not affecting view

Pass 19 Oct 2022 39,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 39,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,133 miles

Nearside Front brake pads starting to get low.

Nearside Front vertical link upper dirt cover deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,360 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 35,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge and outer sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slight perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,031 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 32,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,300 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 27,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,045 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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CV61 GJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV61 GJX, 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 CV61 GJX registered?

CV61 GJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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