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GL11 HFY

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,525 mi
Last recorded34,525 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 HFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 34,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,621 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 31,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 30,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 30,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 29,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel hub cap fixings failed Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres over 11years old Tyre sidewall deteriorated and has cuts close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 27,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel hub cap fixings failed Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres over 11years old Tyre sidewall deteriorated and has cuts close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,765 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 26,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre showing early signs of perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,857 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge + starting to perish

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,747 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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GL11 HFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HFY, 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 GL11 HFY registered?

GL11 HFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is GL11 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 HFY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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