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YA61 EAE

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,972 mi
Last recorded42,972 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 42,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody and component corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 42,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody and component corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded on tubes (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & connecting components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 39,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded on tubes (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & connecting components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 29,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,171 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 22,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 10,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 9,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 9,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 8,553 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YA61 EAE 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 80%.

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 YA61 EAE, 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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YA61 EAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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