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BK09 HZL

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,033 mi
Last recorded133,033 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 HZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 133,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 124,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shocker dust cover insecure

damage less then 1cm diameter to wiped area of front windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2020 111,585 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shocker dust cover insecure

damage less then 1cm diameter to wiped area of front windscreen

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,000 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter to wiped area of front windscreen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 100,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible joint and middle silencer box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damage of less than 1cm diameter to wiped area of front windscreen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2018 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,225 miles

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

rear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

f/n/s brake slightly binding

r/n/s tyre close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 49,110 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BK09 HZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 BK09 HZL, 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 BK09 HZL registered?

BK09 HZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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