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AK61 AVJ

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,555 mi
Last recorded62,555 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 62,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 62,551 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 61,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints where new sections been fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 59,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,903 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 40,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,815 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,241 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 14,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK61 AVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK61 AVJ, 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 AK61 AVJ registered?

AK61 AVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is AK61 AVJ safe to buy?

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