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FG61 XSV

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 84,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 84,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2026 84,093 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 84,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 77,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,446 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,139 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s screen washers jet not working

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,179 miles

Unable to gain access to boot area

Fail 30 Oct 2018 45,177 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Unable to gain access to boot area

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,644 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 41,643 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking engine bay (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,447 miles

Near side and off side rear tyres cracking slightly

Off side front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,335 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,492 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 XSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG61 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

FG61 XSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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