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OV61 AHE

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,559 mi
Last recorded53,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 AHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,559 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 53,557 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 47,777 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 47,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,544 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 36,543 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,073 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,311 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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OV61 AHE 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 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 OV61 AHE, 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

How do I check the history of OV61 AHE?

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What year was OV61 AHE registered?

OV61 AHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is OV61 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 AHE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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