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BK59 ZBR

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,192 mi
Last recorded114,192 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 ZBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 114,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 105,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2023 94,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 94,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 88,928 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 88,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,795 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 86,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint,would recommend replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip & main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint,would recommend replacing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,291 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 73,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip & main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated would recommend replacing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,287 miles

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Fail 7 Jul 2018 65,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 53,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beam tell tail on all the time

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,137 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,910 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,737 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 ZBR is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

BK59 ZBR is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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