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GU11 LBV

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,761 mi
Last recorded110,761 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 LBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 110,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 110,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 108,356 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 108,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at the joining sleeve between the front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge 185/60R14 82H Avon ZT7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal is perished

Hand brake has very long travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60R14 82H Avon ZT7 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 105,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal is perished

Hand brake has very long travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60R14 82H Avon ZT7 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 102,305 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 102,305 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,172 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 88,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 73,439 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,625 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 70,625 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,008 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,338 miles

Both the rear tyres are slightly perished

The N/S lower corner of the front bumper is damaged

The N/S/F tyre is slightly perished

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both the rear tyres are slightly perished

The N/S lower corner of the front bumper is damaged

The N/S/F tyre is slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,392 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage to the outer side wall but not showing any cords

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,848 miles

Both front tyres worn (heavy) on there inner edges of tread -close to excess-

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,848 miles

Both front tyres worn (heavy) on there inner edges of tread -close to excess-

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre close to limit

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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GU11 LBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU11 LBV, 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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GU11 LBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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