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HG11 GWD

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 GWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 145,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 142,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 138,246 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,324 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged - appears to have been driven on whilst deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre heavily out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 129,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Damage to nearside outer sill.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged - appears to have been driven on whilst deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre heavily out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,855 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil level low

Fail 14 Jul 2021 106,854 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil level low

Fail 7 Jul 2021 106,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil level below minimum

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,591 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,591 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,839 miles

advise wiper blades worn

Pass 3 May 2016 56,147 miles

nearside and offside wipers deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 56,147 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip device very worn

Fail 1 May 2014 34,111 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal anti slip has a securing device missing but still secure

Pass 1 May 2014 34,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal anti slip has a securing device missing but still secure

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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HG11 GWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HG11 GWD, 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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HG11 GWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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