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SM61 OEA

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,601 mi
Last recorded77,601 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 OEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 77,601 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (nearside and offside) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,494 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 65,952 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 65,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 52,912 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 52,912 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,736 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2019 45,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,808 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,299 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,364 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 OEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEA, 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

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What year was SM61 OEA registered?

SM61 OEA is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is SM61 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 OEA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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