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FG61 MLX

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,071 mi
Last recorded61,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 MLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 61,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,203 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 51,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 47,156 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,484 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 39,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper has pointy edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 34,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 27,514 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,431 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,292 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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FG61 MLX 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 FG61 MLX, 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 FG61 MLX registered?

FG61 MLX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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