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LR61 HFN

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,814 mi
Last recorded64,814 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 HFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 64,814 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 64,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,240 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 62,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,547 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 56,547 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,077 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tyre tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,077 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tyre tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,239 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 44,320 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 41,840 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel cap cover missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 35,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,418 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 28,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

Fail 30 May 2014 25,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 25,160 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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LR61 HFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR61 HFN, 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 LR61 HFN registered?

LR61 HFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is LR61 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 HFN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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