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NL61 AOX

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,656 mi
Last recorded52,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 AOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 52,656 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 52,656 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 52,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 48,336 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 32,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,781 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 29,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 25,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,352 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 22,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,024 miles

All tyres are cracked and perished

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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NL61 AOX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL61 AOX, 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 NL61 AOX registered?

NL61 AOX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is NL61 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 AOX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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