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GF61 GKE

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,195 mi
Last recorded112,195 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 GKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 112,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO HAS NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 112,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bulged and cracking all the way round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO HAS NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 102,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,500 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 81,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 77,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear shock absober covers insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2020 71,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear shock absober covers insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Rear Shock absorber cover detached

Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Rear Shock absorber cover detached

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 65,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested child seat fitted

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,709 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GF61 GKE 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 66.7%.

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 GF61 GKE, 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 GF61 GKE registered?

GF61 GKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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