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GV61 HYC

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,538 mi
Last recorded136,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 HYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 134,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,014 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,189 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,423 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 108,747 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,792 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear shock damp

Pass 12 Dec 2017 82,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,658 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,658 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,452 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2015 38,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,318 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 HYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 HYC, 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

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What year was GV61 HYC registered?

GV61 HYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is GV61 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 HYC 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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