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BF59 VDN

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,404 mi
Last recorded46,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 46,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2026 46,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2025 44,653 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 42,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,453 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 38,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering fluid leaking from nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,500 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,009 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 24,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,068 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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BF59 VDN is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF59 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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