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GL11 VJJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,704 mi
Last recorded74,704 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 74,704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVISE FRONT FLEXI PIPE POOR CONDITION HAS A SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE MECHANISM ITS NOT EXCESSIVE AND DOES LOCK INTO PLACE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE WIPERS SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 72,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ADVISE FRONT FLEXI PIPE POOR CONDITION HAS A SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE MECHANISM ITS NOT EXCESSIVE AND DOES LOCK INTO PLACE

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE WIPERS SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 71,738 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 70,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 70,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,030 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 69,030 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,692 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

N/S mirror glass damaged

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,940 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,499 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 43,435 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,516 miles

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

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

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 VJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL11 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

GL11 VJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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