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AF61 YUL

2011 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,835 mi
Last recorded101,835 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split and leak grease but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

boot will not open from outside the vehicle but can be opened from inside

top section of fuel cap missing but remainder of cap does still work effectively

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,833 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected fluid leaking from internals of brake drum - suspect wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split and leak grease but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

boot will not open from outside the vehicle but can be opened from inside

top section of fuel cap missing but remainder of cap does still work effectively

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split and leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap slightly damaged but still works effectively

offside door mirror glass has been taped

Fail 1 Dec 2023 92,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak and rear box insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split and leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap slightly damaged but still works effectively

offside door mirror glass has been taped

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre tread low/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,834 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 48,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 39,533 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,010 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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AF61 YUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF61 YUL, 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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AF61 YUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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