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BG59 NLE

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,823 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 49,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 48,185 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 48,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 46,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,077 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,910 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 35,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 32,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,948 miles

Nearside 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 17 Oct 2016 25,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 16,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,395 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 NLE is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NLE, 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

How do I check the history of BG59 NLE?

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What year was BG59 NLE registered?

BG59 NLE is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is BG59 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 NLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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