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EJ61 ZBG

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 ZBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall nicks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 72,056 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 68,857 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 68,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside wiper smeary

Pass 3 Dec 2019 58,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive block/ sump a bit oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 53,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,837 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,448 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 ZBG is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ61 ZBG, 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 EJ61 ZBG registered?

EJ61 ZBG is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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