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LD61 ALU

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,337 mi
Last recorded48,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 ALU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,337 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 48,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,311 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 44,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,162 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,261 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 34,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 25,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,178 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 11,292 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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LD61 ALU is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 LD61 ALU, 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 LD61 ALU registered?

LD61 ALU is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is LD61 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 ALU 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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