MOT Status
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118,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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) ()
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) ()
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
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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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