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EN61 DBY

2012 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,261 mi
Last recorded34,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 DBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 34,261 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 34,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 33,865 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 33,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 32,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,156 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and OSF tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,240 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 21,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,168 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 18,168 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 13,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 5,773 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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EN61 DBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN61 DBY, 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

How do I check the history of EN61 DBY?

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What year was EN61 DBY registered?

EN61 DBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is EN61 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 DBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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