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SM61 NAE

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,987 mi
Last recorded101,987 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 NAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,134 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 94,133 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,635 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 86,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,634 miles

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))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,098 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 71,874 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 71,873 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,165 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 47,210 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 47,208 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 35,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,071 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 23,071 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 19,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,153 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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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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SM61 NAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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