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AO61 WVU

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,729 mi
Last recorded49,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 49,729 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 40,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 31,562 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 26,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 25,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 24,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 23,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 16,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 12,944 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 9,256 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 WVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Gold with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 43,779 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 WVU, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO61 WVU?

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What year was AO61 WVU registered?

AO61 WVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AO61 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 WVU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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