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FD61 MHX

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 MHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 84,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,789 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre flat and sidewall possibly weakened

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,191 miles

Vehicle has smell of petrol no leaks or faults found

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,765 miles

N/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,765 miles

N/s door mirror glass missing

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,193 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 76,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,656 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 72,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,504 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,376 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,481 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare (also flat) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,022 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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FD61 MHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD61 MHX, 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 FD61 MHX registered?

FD61 MHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 January 2012.

Is FD61 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 MHX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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