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NJ61 YPD

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,742 mi
Last recorded46,742 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 YPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 46,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock cover loose

Fail 11 Sep 2025 46,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock cover loose

Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 36,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,832 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,320 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 27,373 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2018 25,828 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 25,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2017 24,292 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,410 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,158 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 17,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre is worn and perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is perished

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,484 miles

small cut in offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

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 YPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 NJ61 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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The MOT history for NJ61 YPD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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