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GU11 ZYV

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ZYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever may requires slight adjustment

Fail 11 Aug 2025 60,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever may requires slight adjustment

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,254 miles

Both rear tyres outer side walls poor and perished

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements

Handbrake lever travel long and feels rough

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly bent

Fail 2 Aug 2024 48,252 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rapid 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres outer side walls poor and perished

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements

Handbrake lever travel long and feels rough

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

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly bent

Suspect requires alignment check

Pass 11 Aug 2023 37,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 25,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 13,956 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 12,514 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2019 10,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 7,036 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 4,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 3,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 1,786 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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GU11 ZYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU11 ZYV, 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 GU11 ZYV registered?

GU11 ZYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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The MOT history for GU11 ZYV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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