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WP61 ZVA

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 ZVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 81,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 74,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,181 miles

front number plate is damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2023 64,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate is damaged

nearside front tyre worn very badly on the inner shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,156 miles

both front tyres are worn thin on the inside edges and slightly perished

exhaust front pipe flexy is in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2021 43,058 miles

Both number plates are in poor condition.

Slight exhaust blow from the front flexi.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,676 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 18,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 12,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,089 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 11,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 9,431 miles

all four tyres cracked around treads

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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WP61 ZVA is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP61 ZVA, 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 WP61 ZVA registered?

WP61 ZVA is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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