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FT12 YBG

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,684 mi
Last recorded85,684 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 YBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 85,605 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,903 miles

Advise Entrance to Boot through rear seats only

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 81,903 miles

Advise Entrance to Boot through rear seats only

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower BUMPER DAMAGED BUT UNLIKLEY TO CAUSE INJURY

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,458 miles

Advise front bumper has been repaired with tape

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,721 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,721 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,005 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 26,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 24,820 miles

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

both rear tyres splkitting

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking in tread

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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FT12 YBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT12 YBG, 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 FT12 YBG registered?

FT12 YBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is FT12 YBG safe to buy?

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