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AX61 AWH

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,363 mi
Last recorded25,363 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 25,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 24,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 24,429 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 24,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 23,886 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 23,338 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,461 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 22,461 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 21,820 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 21,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 21,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 20,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,536 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 12,444 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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AX61 AWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX61 AWH, 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

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What year was AX61 AWH registered?

AX61 AWH is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is AX61 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 AWH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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