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FV61 XOS

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 XOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,686 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 85,686 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,536 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,534 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,081 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,314 miles

rear shocker covers detatched

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,271 miles

Rear tyres crack in road face of both tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,248 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,843 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 24,822 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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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FV61 XOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 FV61 XOS, 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 FV61 XOS registered?

FV61 XOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is FV61 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 XOS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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