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CV61 XKW

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,930 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 90,930 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,279 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 87,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,867 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable exhaust at front damaged slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 71,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,611 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 59,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,085 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 54,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,481 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 XKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

CV61 XKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for CV61 XKW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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