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DY61 YHU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,448 mi
Last recorded99,448 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 99,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,501 miles

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

Spare tyre defective almost flat/re-inflated ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 95,501 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel limit stop reached/adjusted on cable (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective almost flat/re-inflated ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, almost to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 92,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, almost to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,477 miles

Central Front handbrake lever long travel/approaching limit stop

Fail 31 Mar 2023 86,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Central Front handbrake lever long travel/approaching limit stop

Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,338 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 83,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,173 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 22 Mar 2021 82,173 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,499 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 17 Sep 2019 76,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre rubbing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre rubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 76,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre rubbing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre rubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,885 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 62,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 52,209 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 47,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

passenger door inner handle is damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,038 miles

both rear tyres started to crack on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,195 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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DY61 YHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DY61 YHU, 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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DY61 YHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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