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WR11 RKJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,434 mi
Last recorded87,434 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 RKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,434 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 87,431 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,515 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 73,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,786 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 64,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 159,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,508 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 54,508 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,164 miles

boot wont open

offside front road wheel slightly distorted on bead rim

Fail 28 Apr 2016 25,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)

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

boot wont open

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside front road wheel slightly distorted on bead rim

Pass 1 May 2015 19,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,626 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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WR11 RKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR11 RKJ, 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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What year was WR11 RKJ registered?

WR11 RKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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