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BK59 BWJ

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,073 miles

Back box has slight leak of gasses outer skin split

Pass 3 Feb 2024 62,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,124 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 61,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 57,582 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2022 57,582 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,976 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 49,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,330 miles

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

Rear number plate dirty

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 46,330 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear number plate dirty

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,108 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 41,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,198 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,198 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,127 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 26,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,152 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 18,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 11,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 872 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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BK59 BWJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK59 BWJ, 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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BK59 BWJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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