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DS11 YDM

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,536 mi
Last recorded109,536 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 109,536 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 104,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,337 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,368 miles

Front flexible exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Door mirror cluster damaged

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front flexible exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Door mirror cluster damaged

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,774 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,745 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,484 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 29,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 21,517 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 20 Jan 2014 14,115 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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DS11 YDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DS11 YDM, 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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DS11 YDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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