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FL12 LGK

2012 Volkswagen Fox

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread ageing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,660 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2025 114,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10% (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,372 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2024 112,372 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,144 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,144 miles

Central Front Inner Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,791 miles

underside rusting

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 63,963 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 63,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,009 miles

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

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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FL12 LGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL12 LGK, 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 FL12 LGK registered?

FL12 LGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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