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GK12 ODS

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,401 mi
Last recorded60,401 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 ODS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,437 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,481 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 57,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 53,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 51,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,479 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 49,479 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2019 46,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,531 miles

Front Exhaust Mesh Pershing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 45,531 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust Mesh Pershing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,780 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,048 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damege

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,698 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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GK12 ODS 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 72.2%.

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 GK12 ODS, 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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GK12 ODS is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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