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YP11 GSU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 GSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 87,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 84,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 84,234 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,903 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,072 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

Offside Rear Bump stop split

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,728 miles

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

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

Rear Bump stops split

Rear Washer inoperative

Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,728 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bump stops split

Rear Washer inoperative

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Bump stops split

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,697 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,168 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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YP11 GSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YP11 GSU, 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 YP11 GSU registered?

YP11 GSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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