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BG59 OCN

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 118,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 116,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 116,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed inner. 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 93,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing Both. (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed inner. 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,118 miles

Engine oil low at start of test, topped up

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 90,117 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low at start of test, topped up

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Perished and cracking ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Perished and cracking ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,584 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 71,584 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,154 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,156 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 OCN 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 68.2%.

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 BG59 OCN, 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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BG59 OCN is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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