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BD09 YBT

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 YBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIP ON BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DAMP AROUND INNER CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated GAITER STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 54,244 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack end bent nearside (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,703 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,464 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 47,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,217 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,581 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 30,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,436 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 YBT is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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