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OE61 MDO

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,305 mi
Last recorded30,305 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 30,305 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear subframes rusty

Front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

Minor buckles in both front wheels

Nearside driveshaft rusty

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Mar 2024 19,742 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 24,876 miles

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Minor engine oil leaks

Slight play in offside front link-rod

Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,104 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear washer not working and leaking

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

Undertrays fitted through out obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 Mar 2022 22,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear washer not working and leaking

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

Undertrays fitted through out obscuring some testable items

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,115 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight dampness around no.1 injector

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,488 miles

Front tyres getting down

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 17 Mar 2017 8,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,093 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,752 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 MDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OE61 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

OE61 MDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is OE61 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE61 MDO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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