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GF61 GVV

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Previously weld repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 63,750 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2022 56,558 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has slight flat spot. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 38,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2019 31,115 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 31,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,891 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 16,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 4,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 4,432 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 3,931 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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GF61 GVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF61 GVV, 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 GF61 GVV registered?

GF61 GVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is GF61 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 GVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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