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GL60 NLZ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 NLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit split and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit split and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,267 miles

Offside washer jet not hitting screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 60,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside washer jet not hitting screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 55,504 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 55,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,572 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,441 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet could do with adjustment ( Misaligned slightly )

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,084 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 39,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,899 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,175 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 29,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,050 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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GL60 NLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL60 NLZ, 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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GL60 NLZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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