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FE12 NLD

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 NLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 94,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 87,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,319 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 74,339 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,312 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 68,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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 Mar 2019 56,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,569 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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FE12 NLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE12 NLD, 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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FE12 NLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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