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OE61 CWP

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 109,272 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 109,272 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front bumper damaged.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 102,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 102,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,107 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,853 miles

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

exhaust sections and power steering pipe corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filter corroded

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,862 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump damaged

nearside door mirror , non standard glass fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,862 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump damaged

nearside door mirror , non standard glass fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 49,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 32,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,536 miles

all wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,094 miles

all wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,469 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 CWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Silver 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 OE61 CWP, 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 OE61 CWP registered?

OE61 CWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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