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VU12 WNA

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,207 mi
Last recorded26,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 26,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,918 miles

exhaust corroded /deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake servo pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2022 22,158 miles

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2022 22,155 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,842 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2020 19,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,175 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

all four tyers surface cracking in tread pattern

Pass 16 Feb 2016 10,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

all four tyers surface cracking in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,254 miles

all four tyers surface cracking in tread pattern

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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VU12 WNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU12 WNA, 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 VU12 WNA registered?

VU12 WNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is VU12 WNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 WNA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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