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BL61 EWE

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,180 mi
Last recorded50,180 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 EWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 50,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 45,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 42,847 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 42,832 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 40,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,726 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyres agecracked

Offside Rear tyres agecracked

Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,848 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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BL61 EWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BL61 EWE, 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 BL61 EWE registered?

BL61 EWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is BL61 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 EWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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