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AO61 MXM

2011 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,538 mi
Last recorded45,538 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Fox47,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 45,538 miles

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

Nearside Washer jet aim high

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,758 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 39,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,766 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 31,529 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 31,529 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 28,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,318 miles

All tyres perishing in treads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 22,319 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,202 miles

all tyres have slight cracking in tread

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelts in rear

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MXM 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 85.7%.

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 MXM, 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 AO61 MXM registered?

AO61 MXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is AO61 MXM safe to buy?

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