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GV61 JYW

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 JYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,391 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,984 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear causing uneven tyre wear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,347 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 62,347 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,287 miles

slight damage to body work and bumper

Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,835 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 11,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 10,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,153 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 10,150 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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 JYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

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

Is GV61 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 JYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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