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AO11 GOX

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 GOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 126,135 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 121,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 116,425 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 116,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,882 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever has high travel

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,360 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,562 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high on lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases each joint small leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,781 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,898 miles

Front wipers worn, still cleaning screen.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread. 3mm

Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wipers worn, still cleaning screen.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread. 3mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,727 miles

Front exhaust " flexi " joint deteriorated

Rear Tyres cracked and starting to split inbetween tread blocks

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,736 miles

front wipers starting to smear

rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

rear tyres cracking

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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AO11 GOX 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 AO11 GOX, 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 AO11 GOX registered?

AO11 GOX is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is AO11 GOX safe to buy?

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