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E3 EDK

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 EDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 71,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 62,423 miles

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

Offside exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 60,856 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,796 miles

n/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 51,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,122 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 40,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,849 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 32,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,048 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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E3 EDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E3 EDK, 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 E3 EDK registered?

E3 EDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is E3 EDK safe to buy?

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