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AO61 YSF

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,852 mi
Last recorded57,852 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,852 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 57,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,443 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 53,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,761 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock skirt loose .

Nearside mirror glass cracked .

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,858 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 33,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2016 29,415 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Fail 8 Nov 2016 29,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 24,121 miles

Headlamp switch faulty switch for side lights inop (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 20,171 miles

Slight wear on both front tyre inner shoulders

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 YSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO61 YSF, 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.

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What year was AO61 YSF registered?

AO61 YSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AO61 YSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 YSF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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