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DS11 CXJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,549 mi
Last recorded63,549 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 CXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

damage to offside front bumper corner

rear washers not working

Fail 5 Aug 2025 63,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear washers not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

damage to offside front bumper corner

Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,241 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 51,207 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 41,295 miles

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

Both wiper blades were insecure. Now fitted correctly

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,621 miles

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2021 35,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 May 2019 35,355 miles

exhaust system corroded

vehicle lost throttle response briefly

Pass 17 May 2018 34,464 miles

undertrays fitted covering testable components

Fail 17 May 2018 34,454 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

undertrays fitted covering testable components

Pass 17 May 2017 32,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,864 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 21,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DS11 CXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS11 CXJ, 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 DS11 CXJ registered?

DS11 CXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is DS11 CXJ safe to buy?

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