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BN09 YFA

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,285 mi
Last recorded82,285 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 82,285 miles

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned hard (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 65,290 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 24 Mar 2023 65,113 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,450 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 48,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to clearly see front brake pads

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 YFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver 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 BN09 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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