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KU61 LGF

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 LGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 97,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,429 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 89,427 miles

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

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

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 22 Aug 2022 85,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 81,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,697 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 74,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,917 miles

front flexy weak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,189 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,820 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Aug 2014 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

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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KU61 LGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 KU61 LGF, 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 KU61 LGF registered?

KU61 LGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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