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YX61 YXJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,934 mi
Last recorded66,934 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 YXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 66,934 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 66,934 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,649 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 61,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,605 miles

wheel nits and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,346 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 56,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,500 miles left approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,907 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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YX61 YXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YX61 YXJ, 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 YX61 YXJ registered?

YX61 YXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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