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JN52 XXX

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,943 mi
Last recorded31,943 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN52 XXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 31,943 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 31,167 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 31,167 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 30,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 29,020 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 28,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 26,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 24,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 23,341 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,852 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,325 miles

Offside Front headlamp condensation inside lens

Pass 19 May 2015 16,076 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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JN52 XXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JN52 XXX, 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 JN52 XXX registered?

JN52 XXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is JN52 XXX safe to buy?

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