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FT60 UML

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,869 mi
Last recorded149,869 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 UML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 149,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 149,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 129,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 129,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Approx 5% of width damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Action slack at bottom and tight when tension taken up (cables jerking) (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Approx 5% of width damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

PAS hoses chafing on nearside steering rack gaiter.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Action slack at bottom and tight when tension taken up (cables jerking) (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside screen washer inefficient.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel high, and slack for approx 50-60% of movement, but achieves adequate effort at top. (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear displaying uneven wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A upper, light scratching from prolonged use of faulty wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,339 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Webbing damaged, and reduced in width by a little under 10%. Recommend replace. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, but not allowing the ingress of foreign material. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,654 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Approx 5% of width of webbing is frayed for 12cm on one edge of webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system lightly rubbing Nearside rack gaiter and power steering hose. (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 83,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Approx 5% of width of webbing is frayed for 12cm on one edge of webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system lightly rubbing Nearside rack gaiter and power steering hose. (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,381 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 77,381 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,524 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,870 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,751 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 16,624 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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FT60 UML is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT60 UML, 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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FT60 UML is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 February 2011.

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