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FL61 BSY

2011 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 76,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,641 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,990 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,657 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2022 55,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,689 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,430 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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FL61 BSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FL61 BSY, 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 FL61 BSY registered?

FL61 BSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is FL61 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 BSY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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