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YD61 EPY

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 EPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 67,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,292 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear child seat fit incorrectly

Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,949 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,949 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,844 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 44,662 miles

Front Emissions not tested blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,765 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 May 2018 32,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,161 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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YD61 EPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD61 EPY, 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

How do I check the history of YD61 EPY?

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What year was YD61 EPY registered?

YD61 EPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is YD61 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 EPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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