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ET11 GZJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,820 mi
Last recorded50,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 GZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory for replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 42,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,741 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 33,777 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 33,777 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 33,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,814 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 22,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 22,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ET11 GZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET11 GZJ, 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 ET11 GZJ registered?

ET11 GZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is ET11 GZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET11 GZJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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