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L14 YVA

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 YVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 101,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Washer jets weak

Fail 30 Apr 2025 101,134 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 Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Washer jets weak

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 72,985 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 99,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 99,353 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 97,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,624 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 flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 95,293 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 95,282 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,221 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 54,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 38,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 34,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,272 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2019 84,272 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 42,291 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,765 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)

all 4 tyres cracking.

Pass 24 May 2014 28,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 27,038 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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L14 YVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L14 YVA, 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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L14 YVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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