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BG59 VTA

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,678 mi
Last recorded94,678 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 94,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,738 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 90,738 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,576 miles

Handbrake travel high

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 87,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,852 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split in centre of blade but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 82,852 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split in centre of blade but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 74,079 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 74,079 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,560 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,926 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r bump stop torn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,787 miles

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

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

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 VTA is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

BG59 VTA is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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