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EJ61 YJY

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,542 mi
Last recorded107,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 YJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,542 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 107,542 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected on top of battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,607 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,536 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 86,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,575 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2015 48,488 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyre are cracking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EJ61 YJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ61 YJY, 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 EJ61 YJY registered?

EJ61 YJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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