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SIG 4881

2002 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

37,660 mi
Last recorded37,660 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 4881
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 37,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 132,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 122,582 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2024 37,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 114,778 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 36,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,116 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,143 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 82,715 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 82,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended o/s/f belt twisted , (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,090 miles

brake failure light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 68,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,315 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,314 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,778 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Slight free play in paralever bearings.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,803 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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SIG 4881 is a 2002 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

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 SIG 4881, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIG 4881 registered?

SIG 4881 is a 2002 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is SIG 4881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 4881 shows 37 tests with a 86.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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