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SW61 UYO

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 115,777 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 115,777 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,566 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,625 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,261 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 80,261 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust parts corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,670 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 54,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,899 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,853 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 27,853 miles

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.

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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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.

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