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BF59 YFR

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 71,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,394 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 68,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,570 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 65,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,548 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,017 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,511 miles

Offside rear tyre cut less than 25mm across tread.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre cut less than 25mm across tread.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,460 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 30,454 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,772 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut on inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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 YFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YFR, 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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What year was BF59 YFR registered?

BF59 YFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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