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NG61 DLD

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG61 DLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 52,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 51,340 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 51,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 49,137 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2022 49,135 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 47,297 miles

Rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,072 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,245 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 41,367 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,888 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 35,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 20,790 miles

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

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

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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NG61 DLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NG61 DLD, 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 NG61 DLD registered?

NG61 DLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is NG61 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG61 DLD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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