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EF60 NVJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 NVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box shield corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 81,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box shield corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tail pipe of exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,598 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,455 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 72,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,972 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 62,963 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,172 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 51,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,868 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,831 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 36,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,142 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 23,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 29 Dec 2016 23,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 11,233 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 7,261 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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EF60 NVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF60 NVJ, 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 EF60 NVJ registered?

EF60 NVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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