MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Central Front Emissions not tested exhaust blow at flex (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round surface of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks round surface of the tyre and tread depth 2.m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing round outer edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both front shock absorbers corroded on outer casings
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casings
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded from steering rack to pump resovoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both front shock absorbers corroded on outer casings
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casings
coolant leak radiator
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
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SM61 NAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SM61 NAE, 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 SM61 NAE registered?
SM61 NAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 January 2012.
Is SM61 NAE safe to buy?
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