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BG59 VTC

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,011 mi
Last recorded95,011 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 95,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 54,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,199 miles

front tyres starting to wear edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2018 43,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres starting to wear edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,503 miles

offside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,921 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2014 28,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,060 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 VTC is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

BG59 VTC is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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