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GY11 YFC

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,248 mi
Last recorded44,248 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 YFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,248 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 42,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 39,942 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 39,942 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 37,611 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe defected (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 37,609 miles

Front Power steering inoperative very heavy steering when engine is running (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe defected (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 35,137 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 31,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 28,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 21,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,020 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 16,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 16,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,248 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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GY11 YFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY11 YFC, 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 GY11 YFC registered?

GY11 YFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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The MOT history for GY11 YFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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