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AJ61 FWM

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,328 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,902 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 64,482 miles

exhaust slightly corroded throughout

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,899 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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AJ61 FWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 43,779 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 AJ61 FWM, 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 14 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 AJ61 FWM registered?

AJ61 FWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FWM safe to buy?

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