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FD61 PMV

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,622 mi
Last recorded112,622 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 112,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 112,621 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,006 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 110,005 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 106,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,026 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres splitting slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,026 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres splitting slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 97,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,730 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,525 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 87,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,822 miles

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm and scrubbing inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,177 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 38,177 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 PMV is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

FD61 PMV is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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