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NJ11 BCX

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,101 mi
Last recorded68,101 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 BCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 68,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 68,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,332 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight water damage (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 66,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,393 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s front tyre worn/balding on inner edge and cracking-advise to replace

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking--advise to replace

rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,319 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 60,319 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 58,163 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,595 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

screw in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,844 miles

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

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

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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NJ11 BCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ11 BCX, 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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NJ11 BCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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