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BG59 NHN

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,766 mi
Last recorded68,766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 68,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 68,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,318 miles

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 25 Mar 2022 39,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,900 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,243 miles

Nearside Front door & wing damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on side walls 185/60/14

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear offside & nearside tyres side walls perished 1856014

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,864 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge unrepairable ()

Rear o/s & n/s tyres perished 185/60/14

Fail 19 Feb 2019 26,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge unrepairable ()

Rear o/s & n/s tyres perished 185/60/14

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,480 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nail in nearside rear tyre

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 19,480 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 12,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 8,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,983 miles

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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BG59 NHN is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG59 NHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 NHN registered?

BG59 NHN is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is BG59 NHN safe to buy?

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