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M444 SFM

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

87,892 mi
Last recorded87,892 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 SFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 29,807 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 73,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,108 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,688 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 28,685 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 26,356 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 26,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,140 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2017 43,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,910 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 15,910 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,585 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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M444 SFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 M444 SFM, 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 M444 SFM registered?

M444 SFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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