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BF59 YXM

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,139 mi
Last recorded104,139 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,139 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 104,139 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,225 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,060 miles

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,059 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,256 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,704 miles

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

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)

both rear shock absorbers bump stops broken up

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,165 miles

O/S/R bump stop split

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,107 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

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 YXM is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

BF59 YXM is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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