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GU61 KOA

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 KOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 85,925 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 85,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 74,126 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 74,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 63,341 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,039 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,994 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 42,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,584 miles

Offside Rear Lower OS Rear lamp unit is showing some damage to its lower section.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled washer reservoir (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower OS Rear lamp unit is showing some damage to its lower section.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear low on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail/tack in tread area. Tread avg left 2.5/3.0mm max ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 30,840 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Column switch faulty (1.1.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear low on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail/tack in tread area. Tread avg left 2.5/3.0mm max ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,263 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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GU61 KOA is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 GU61 KOA, 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 GU61 KOA registered?

GU61 KOA is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is GU61 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 KOA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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