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BF09 ZBO

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,414 mi
Last recorded104,414 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,414 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,272 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 63,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,264 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,177 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BF09 ZBO is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF09 ZBO, 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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BF09 ZBO is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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