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BJ59 LHW

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,736 mi
Last recorded45,736 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 LHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 45,736 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 45,736 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,993 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 44,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,842 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 42,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,380 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 41,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,360 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 39,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 37,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,297 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BJ59 LHW is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BJ59 LHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ59 LHW registered?

BJ59 LHW is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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