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BD09 XWC

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,684 mi
Last recorded81,684 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 XWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 81,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 74,946 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,844 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,665 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Front brake discs scored.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear tyres started to crack.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 54,851 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,927 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 44,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure upper location (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,604 miles

Front both drop links

Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,930 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,756 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 25,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads down to 4mm

front tyres bold on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2013 20,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads down to 4mm

front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,222 miles

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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BD09 XWC is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 50,114 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 BD09 XWC, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD09 XWC is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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