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BF59 JWM

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 JWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,184 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 7 Mar 2024 91,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,674 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 85,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,924 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,325 miles

Front arb links slightly worn

Front exhaust flexy blowing slightly

Windscreen damaged slightly nearside front lower

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,325 miles

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

Front arb links slightly worn

Front exhaust flexy blowing slightly

Windscreen damaged slightly nearside front lower

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,282 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,595 miles

Nearside and offside front rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators and slightly perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,215 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,181 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm , split around tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 37,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BF59 JWM 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 68.4%.

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 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 BF59 JWM, 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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BF59 JWM is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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