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LM11 ZFE

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,423 mi
Last recorded52,423 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 ZFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 52,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and 15 yrs old. 185/60/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and perished. 185/60/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 185/60/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/worn smooth and perished. 185/60/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 38,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is 14 yrs old.

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 38,692 miles

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

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

Middle exhaust loose in sleeve.

Nearside Front Tyre is 14 yrs old.

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 27,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 27,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,956 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 25,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,714 miles

2x centre exhaust clamps corroded thin

floor covers fitted

the small metal pipe on o/s/f brake hose is starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 23,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x centre exhaust clamps corroded thin

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor covers fitted

the small metal pipe on o/s/f brake hose is starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacing soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 18,371 miles

floor covers fitted

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,279 miles

N/s/f tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Under guards fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,210 miles

Dent in n/s outer sill

N/s/f tyre slightly perished at edges

Under guards fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 12,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Dent in n/s outer sill

N/s/f tyre slightly perished at edges

Under guards fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM11 ZFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Silver 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 LM11 ZFE, 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 LM11 ZFE registered?

LM11 ZFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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