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EN61 DBZ

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 DBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 164,497 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 164,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 158,904 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 158,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 151,736 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jan 2024 151,735 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2023 147,142 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 147,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,543 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 143,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,710 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 140,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flaxi join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 136,179 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (DISCS LIPPED) (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 116,540 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings EXCESS MOVEMENTSTEERING INNER TIE ROD (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (DISCS LIPPED) (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 77,451 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 77,451 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,638 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 DBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DBZ, 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 EN61 DBZ registered?

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

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