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EJ61 ERU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,659 mi
Last recorded39,659 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 ERU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 39,659 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 38,804 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 37,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 31,470 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 31,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,864 miles

rear wash wipe leaking inside

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 17,381 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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EJ61 ERU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ61 ERU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ61 ERU registered?

EJ61 ERU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is EJ61 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 ERU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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