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BF59 LGD

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,438 mi
Last recorded101,438 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,438 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both side outer cv boot slight split

Fail 23 Sep 2020 101,438 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both side outer cv boot slight split

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 96,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 87,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge slight

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 76,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge slight

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,516 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 64,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,895 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 33,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,418 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 LGD is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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