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GY61 DWV

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

119,931 mi
Last recorded119,931 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 DWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2026 119,929 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 116,086 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 116,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 113,735 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 113,727 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,534 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 113,534 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,575 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 103,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,537 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,702 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 89,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,319 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 81,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,527 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wearing low

Fail 30 Oct 2018 70,527 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wearing low

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,313 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 53,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre's perished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

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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GY61 DWV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 GY61 DWV, 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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GY61 DWV is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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