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GL61 DTN

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,913 mi
Last recorded63,913 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 63,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 59,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,338 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,891 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 42,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 40,011 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 40,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 36,531 miles

Rear both rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2018 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2017 32,493 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 28,944 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2015 25,294 miles

All four tyre treads cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2014 22,012 miles

All four tyre treads starting to crack.

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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GL61 DTN is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL61 DTN, 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 GL61 DTN registered?

GL61 DTN is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is GL61 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 DTN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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