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LG61 RVR

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 RVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,107 miles

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

rear bumper damaged o/s

steering lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jan 2021 126,107 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

rear bumper damaged o/s

steering lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2020 118,965 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jan 2020 118,965 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,345 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 100,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,290 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 86,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,975 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,975 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,630 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 RVR 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 57.1%.

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 LG61 RVR, 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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LG61 RVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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