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BN09 WRU

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 103,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 103,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 87,321 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 87,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield adrift.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,057 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,504 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 39,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush fitted incorrectly but no movement evident.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush fitted incorrectly but no movement evident.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 33,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,552 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 29,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,627 miles

Both front tyres on limet now plus perished and cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,174 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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BN09 WRU is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BN09 WRU, 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 BN09 WRU registered?

BN09 WRU is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BN09 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 WRU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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