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CV61 SZL

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,130 mi
Last recorded22,130 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 22,130 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 22,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,713 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 21,712 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 21,283 miles

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms

Fail 14 Aug 2023 21,283 miles

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

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms

Pass 17 Aug 2022 20,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 20,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,265 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,087 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 16,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,196 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 SZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV61 SZL registered?

CV61 SZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is CV61 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 SZL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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