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OE61 AUK

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,860 mi
Last recorded184,860 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 AUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 184,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 184,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 179,017 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 179,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 162,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 162,693 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,945 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 127,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,263 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 111,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,774 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,622 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 80,568 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear tail light lens cracked but not showing white light

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2018 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear tail light lens cracked but not showing white light

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,611 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 66,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,226 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,644 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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OE61 AUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OE61 AUK, 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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OE61 AUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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