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DU61 CWZ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,750 mi
Last recorded57,750 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 CWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,504 miles

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Handbrake Lever Travel High But Had Sufficient Reserve Travel

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 54,504 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Non Reflective (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Non Reflective (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Handbrake Lever Travel High But Had Sufficient Reserve Travel

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Aim Too Low ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe cracked/ rotted through on join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 49,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe cracked/ rotted through on join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges 185/60/14 H (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,135 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 29,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,442 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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DU61 CWZ 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 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 DU61 CWZ, 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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DU61 CWZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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