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LS61 BYJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,032 mi
Last recorded41,032 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 41,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 38,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 38,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,879 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LS61 BYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS61 BYJ, 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 LS61 BYJ registered?

LS61 BYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LS61 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 BYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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