MOT Status
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115,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Attention to handbrake travel required
Central to rear exhaust corroded/poor
Corrosion of steering and suspension components
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Attention to handbrake travel required
Central to rear exhaust corroded/poor
Corrosion of steering and suspension components
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge 185/60R14 82 H (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all exhaust parts corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust parts corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wiper blade slightly torn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit require change very soon (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit require change very soon (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW61 UYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SW61 UYO, 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 SW61 UYO registered?
SW61 UYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 February 2012.
Is SW61 UYO safe to buy?
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