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YR61 XSU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is over ten years old

Offside Front Tyre is over ten years old

Offside Rear Tyre is over ten years old

Fail 23 Apr 2025 49,713 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is over ten years old

Offside Front Tyre is over ten years old

Offside Rear Tyre is over ten years old

Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 45,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BackBox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,199 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,734 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,711 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 18,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,493 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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YR61 XSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR61 XSU, 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 YR61 XSU registered?

YR61 XSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is YR61 XSU safe to buy?

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