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AO61 AVR

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,422 mi
Last recorded82,422 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 AVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,422 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,889 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,277 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 54,237 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi pipe broken (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked not locking into position (3.1.6a)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust centre pipe clamp corded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,783 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "flexi" (7.1.2)

Water ingress in Offside rear light unit

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,748 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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AO61 AVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO61 AVR, 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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AO61 AVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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