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DG61 XZD

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 XZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,908 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,638 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,623 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 87,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,532 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,635 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.24mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.47mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.24mm and feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.47mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,934 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front tyres slightly feathering on inner edges

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 31,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS nearside (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror missing PRS offside (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (8.2.3)

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,964 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)

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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DG61 XZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG61 XZD, 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 DG61 XZD registered?

DG61 XZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is DG61 XZD safe to buy?

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