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FV11 EEY

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,625 mi
Last recorded165,625 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 165,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 146,399 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 146,399 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,658 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 72,657 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

The exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,140 miles

Brake servo pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,435 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,497 miles

Free play in parking brake

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,878 miles

Free play in park brake. may require adjustment or repair

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,697 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 23,440 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,513 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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FV11 EEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV11 EEY, 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 FV11 EEY registered?

FV11 EEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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