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GV60 SWY

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 SWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 58,691 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,407 miles

Front Wipers slightly smeary

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,360 miles

Handbrake has low reserve travel

Minor exhaust leak on front flexi

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,134 miles

Both front wipers sit higher than the normal position but doesn't obstruct the drivers view of the road ahead...

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 37,118 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front wipers sit higher than the normal position but doesn't obstruct the drivers view of the road ahead...

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,895 miles

Both front wipers sit higher than the normal position but doesn't obstruct the drivers view of the road ahead

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 23,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 19,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on mirror ()

Fail 29 Sep 2018 19,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 14,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 10,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 9,420 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 9,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,622 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 7,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 5,695 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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GV60 SWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV60 SWY, 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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GV60 SWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 February 2011.

Is GV60 SWY safe to buy?

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