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BG59 OCJ

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,897 mi
Last recorded65,897 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 65,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 61,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 59,397 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,152 miles

Both front shock casings corroded

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Exhaust flexible joint poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,469 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked on tread

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 17 Nov 2020 55,469 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres badly cracked on tread

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,134 miles

Exhaust flexible joint poor condition

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2019 53,134 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust flexible joint poor condition

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,481 miles

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,141 miles

long hand brake

nsf console bushs starting to split

slight play in rack arms

Fail 16 Nov 2017 44,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

long hand brake

nsf console bushs starting to split

slight play in rack arms

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,105 miles

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre de-void of tread on edges

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

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

Offside front tyre edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 28,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre de-void of tread on edges

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front tyre edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,042 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2013 24,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,600 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 OCJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG59 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

BG59 OCJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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