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BK59 FFV

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,450 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,083 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and centre clamps corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,716 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and centre clamps corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,200 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT,devoid of tread at outer edge. Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,433 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,343 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,455 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 62,455 miles

Direction indicator not working Offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,981 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 51,979 miles

coil spring broken Nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,289 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,022 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,294 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 FFV is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

BK59 FFV is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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