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LG61 AEC

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,693 mi
Last recorded28,693 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 28,693 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 28,693 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 26,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,791 miles

Nearside Front Drop link rubbing on wheel arch liner due to PAS pump being pushed back

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,527 miles

Nearside Front inner wing cover fouling anti-roll bar

Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,606 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch plastic trim and bumper corner displaced, showing signs of slight tyre contact.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 16,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,867 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 10,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wipers in poor condition but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 8,609 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 29 Jun 2017 8,609 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 8,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 7,177 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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LG61 AEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG61 AEC, 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 LG61 AEC registered?

LG61 AEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is LG61 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 AEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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