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WV61 PCY

2011 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,825 mi
Last recorded45,825 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 PCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,825 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,100 miles

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

silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,346 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2024 41,293 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,312 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 39,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 34,534 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 31,210 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 31,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 21,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,579 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 17,097 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 17,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,613 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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WV61 PCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV61 PCY, 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 WV61 PCY registered?

WV61 PCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is WV61 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 PCY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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