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BG09 DYT

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,694 mi
Last recorded67,694 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 DYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,391 miles

Front Lower bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wing and door damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ignition switch sticking

Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Front Lower bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wing and door damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ignition switch sticking

Fail 17 May 2016 56,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed (4.1.E.1)

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 44,340 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,135 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,955 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,946 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 13 Apr 2012 10,936 miles

Handbrake lever travel requires adjustment

Fail 13 Apr 2012 10,936 miles

Handbrake lever travel requires adjustment

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG09 DYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG09 DYT, 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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BG09 DYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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