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LV12 FKK

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,743 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside park brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside park brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 36,356 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 36,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,204 miles

handbrake has travel but not excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 28,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,480 miles

front tyre treads wearing low and perishing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,136 miles

front tyres, tread wearing slightly low on inner edges, and perished on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2018 20,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 18,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,669 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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LV12 FKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV12 FKK, 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 LV12 FKK registered?

LV12 FKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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