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GV61 DWP

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,236 mi
Last recorded60,236 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 57,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush in arm/arm might also be worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush in arm/arm might be also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,539 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 53,537 miles

Emissions unable to be completed big exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of them (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of them (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,756 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 41,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,753 miles

Nearside Front wiper torn

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,779 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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GV61 DWP 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 85.7%.

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 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 GV61 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV61 DWP?

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What year was GV61 DWP registered?

GV61 DWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is GV61 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 DWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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