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FY61 URT

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 URT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 100,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 100,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,979 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 90,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 71,658 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2020 62,270 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2020 62,270 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,677 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,677 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,645 miles

Both front and rear wipers smear

NSR and OSR tyres perishing

OSF and NSF tyres have inner wear

OSR tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,594 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 19,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY61 URT 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 FY61 URT, 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 FY61 URT registered?

FY61 URT is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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