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GL11 ESV

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,286 mi
Last recorded34,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 ESV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 34,286 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,966 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 32,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 31,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 19,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,053 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 8,694 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 8,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL11 ESV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL11 ESV, 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 GL11 ESV registered?

GL11 ESV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 July 2011.

Is GL11 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 ESV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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