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BG59 YOW

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 94,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 79,347 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 79,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,837 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 70,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,057 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,415 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake slighty binding

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,151 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,138 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 YOW is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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