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GL60 UPE

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,402 mi
Last recorded61,402 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,997 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 58,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 56,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 12,740 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 54,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 42,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 42,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,594 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 39,594 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,709 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 28,709 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,520 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 UPE 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 72.2%.

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 GL60 UPE, 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 GL60 UPE registered?

GL60 UPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 February 2011.

Is GL60 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL60 UPE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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