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BG59 NHP

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 112,437 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 112,339 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 108,864 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear wishbone bushes slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 104,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 103,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 1 Jun 2021 101,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,288 miles

both front indicators showing white

both front tyres worn inner edges borderline

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2020 96,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,399 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,501 miles

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

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

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

hand brake high

Fail 7 Nov 2018 71,501 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted 1/4 and bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,147 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,444 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 37,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,307 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 14,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 14,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,153 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 NHP is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG59 NHP, 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 BG59 NHP registered?

BG59 NHP is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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