CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ61 VBU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Gold Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,874 mi
Last recorded24,874 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 24,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 24,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 20,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 19,548 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 18,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,348 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 16,398 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 13,609 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 12,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 10,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,953 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 7,953 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 5,912 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Volkswagen Fox reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ61 VBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Gold with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ61 VBU, 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

How do I check the history of GJ61 VBU?

You can check the full history of GJ61 VBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ61 VBU registered?

GJ61 VBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is GJ61 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 VBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ61 VBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ61 VBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.