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GK11 YDJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 YDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,546 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,208 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 74,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,288 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,677 miles

slight leak on centre exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2023 63,677 miles

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

slight leak on centre exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,916 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 49,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,645 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,872 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 15,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GK11 YDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK11 YDJ, 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 GK11 YDJ registered?

GK11 YDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is GK11 YDJ safe to buy?

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