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BG58 ZZS

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,639 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 74,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,132 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,595 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 63,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,335 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,820 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,457 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,385 miles

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

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2012 13,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating

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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BG58 ZZS is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG58 ZZS, 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 BG58 ZZS registered?

BG58 ZZS is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 January 2009.

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