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DK61 XHC

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 XHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,673 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 95,673 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, and possibly catalyst fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 88,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, and possibly catalyst fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 50,614 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,797 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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DK61 XHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Gold 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 DK61 XHC, 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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DK61 XHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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