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BJ59 OBP

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,040 mi
Last recorded70,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 70,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join & exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 70,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join & exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,038 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,846 miles

Rear handbrake travel high.

Fail 4 Jul 2024 53,846 miles

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

Rear handbrake travel high.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 50,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,943 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 43,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 39,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 39,951 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also slight cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2018 28,074 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 28,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 14,138 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 14,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 11,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,244 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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BJ59 OBP is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ59 OBP, 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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BJ59 OBP is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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