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BN09 PJX

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 PJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 77,883 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blade to small (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks above battery (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,951 miles

Front exhaust down pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres have cracking in tread.

handbrake lever has excess travel.

Fail 26 Jul 2022 66,951 miles

Front exhaust down pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres have cracking in tread.

handbrake lever has excess travel.

Fail 19 Jul 2022 66,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust flexi/down pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,230 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 53,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre is very badly perish 185/60/15

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,458 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flex broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,504 miles

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 34,504 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,388 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 28,388 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,944 miles

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 6 Mar 2013 20,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,893 miles

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 (2.4.G.2)

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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BN09 PJX is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN09 PJX, 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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BN09 PJX is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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