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EK11 UML

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,533 mi
Last recorded86,533 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 UML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s track rod end ball joint boot worn

Pass 3 Dec 2024 79,926 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,285 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 63,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 46,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 45,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,407 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 41,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,322 miles

Front exhaust slight damage

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre on 3mm worn on the inner edge 185/60/r14 82h

Fail 19 Apr 2016 30,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust slight damage

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre on 3mm worn on the inner edge 185/60/r14 82h

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,781 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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EK11 UML is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK11 UML, 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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EK11 UML is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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