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FE61 WFK

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 WFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,729 miles

Brake servo pipe cracked at valve connection

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid residue around fuel tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,092 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 47,092 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,734 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split and perished

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Fail 29 Aug 2019 40,734 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split and perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,866 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,070 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 15,069 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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FE61 WFK 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 75%.

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 FE61 WFK, 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 FE61 WFK registered?

FE61 WFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FE61 WFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 WFK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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