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BK59 FFL

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,435 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 92,432 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts powersteering wire rubbing n/s driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,572 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 82,572 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,487 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,442 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 36,824 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 36,824 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 30,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 30,638 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,070 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 26,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,637 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,885 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 FFL is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

BK59 FFL is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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