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AK61 BEU

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 91,522 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 89,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,795 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 83,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,581 miles

Drivers seat backrest slightly loose but secures in upright position

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,530 miles

Drivers seat backrest slightly loose but secures in upright position

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,899 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 66,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 61,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 57,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring view to underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,958 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers poor Advise new.

rear bump stops broken OK for MOT.

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 BEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK61 BEU, 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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AK61 BEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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