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NJ61 VGR

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 VGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 113,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,323 miles

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

Offside outer sill soft with finger/thumb pressure

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 91,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 83,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,997 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 73,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EPC LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,077 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken away from fixing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads.

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken away from fixing

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing and cracking between treads

full under body trims fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken away from fixing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads.

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken away from fixing

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing and cracking between treads

full under body trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,606 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,892 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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NJ61 VGR is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NJ61 VGR, 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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NJ61 VGR is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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