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BG09 EDR

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Front flexi mesh damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 87,641 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 81,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 79,495 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,913 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

washer control has intermittant fault, but functioning at time of test

Pass 12 May 2020 73,633 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 73,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 69,241 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 69,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 64,595 miles

All 4 tyres perished in tread fronts wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Plastic under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 64,595 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All 4 tyres perished in tread fronts wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Plastic under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,285 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 49,551 miles

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

offside side repeater cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,049 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside indicator side repeater damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2015 40,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside indicator side repeater damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,353 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,927 miles

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

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

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 EDR is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EDR, 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 EDR is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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