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BK59 ABV

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,937 mi
Last recorded74,937 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,937 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 74,936 miles

Inner Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,262 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,218 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 58,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,763 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 55,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 42,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on tread

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 24,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK59 ABV is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Blue 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 BK59 ABV, 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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What year was BK59 ABV registered?

BK59 ABV is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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