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L88 ELJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,761 mi
Last recorded75,761 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 75,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,235 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,825 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,221 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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L88 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L88 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L88 ELJ registered?

L88 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is L88 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 ELJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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