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YH61 UES

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,198 mi
Last recorded55,198 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 UES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 55,198 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 48,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 40,400 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 34,460 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shocker bump stops are loose on the shockers

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 34,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shocker bump stops are loose on the shockers

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,292 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 32,292 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,704 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 31,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,130 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))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 30,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 29 Nov 2018 27,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 23,950 miles

front exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,052 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 12,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 12,386 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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YH61 UES is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YH61 UES, 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 YH61 UES registered?

YH61 UES is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 UES shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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