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YC61 BZW

2011 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,344 mi
Last recorded53,344 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,344 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 53,344 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 centre and rear exhaust joints leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,117 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 50,117 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 43,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,207 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 38,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 33,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,481 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,450 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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YC61 BZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC61 BZW, 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 YC61 BZW registered?

YC61 BZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is YC61 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 BZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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