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AO11 ZGR

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,671 mi
Last recorded78,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,671 miles

Both rear shock covers have come adrift

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on NS (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks casing adrift. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 77,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on NS (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks casing adrift. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,334 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Covers Damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 73,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Covers Damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,059 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp Broken

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,803 miles

advised rear tyres getting low perished

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,454 miles

Rear both side tyre perished. 185/60r14

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,298 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 47,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres starting to crack in block tread

Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,992 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres starting to crack in block tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,451 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 20,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZGR is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZGR, 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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AO11 ZGR is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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