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FG61 WUP

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 WUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 112,002 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,938 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 107,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,497 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 97,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 93,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,245 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,638 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 79,633 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BINDING EXCESSIVLY (3.5.1k)

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,872 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,872 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached bump stop (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached bump stop (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front nsf seat back doesn't lock

Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,696 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 WUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FG61 WUP, 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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FG61 WUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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