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CV61 MWL

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,849 mi
Last recorded65,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 MWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 65,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf chassis corroded by subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bonnet and bumper damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

manufactures under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2026 65,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid will not open (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf chassis corroded by subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bonnet and bumper damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

manufactures under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2025 56,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf brake pipe nuts going into front flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner wings slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front damage to bonnet and bumper

Front engine sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear damage to nsr quarter panel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2025 56,172 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in centre exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi bracket has broken and touching inside wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf brake pipe nuts going into front flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner wings slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front damage to bonnet and bumper

Front engine sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear damage to nsr quarter panel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 42,702 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,305 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also brake pipe union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGE, tyre cracking

Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,383 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,319 miles

Front exhaust flexible deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,450 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

manufacturers under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

manufactures undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 23,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

manufactures undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,109 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 MWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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