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FY61 ZWS

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,964 mi
Last recorded78,964 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,964 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,964 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,192 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,537 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 35,408 miles

All position lamps not working intermittently (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZWS is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY61 ZWS, 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 FY61 ZWS registered?

FY61 ZWS is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is FY61 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 ZWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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