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BJ59 ZYT

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 74,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust has a small blow

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,395 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,780 miles

Nearside door not closing properly

under pans fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,099 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 ZYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

BJ59 ZYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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