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CE59 VNB

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,196 mi
Last recorded155,196 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 VNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 155,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 155,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 150,085 miles

Corrosion to fuel tank.

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

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 150,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Empty? (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to fuel tank.

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

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 147,421 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 147,416 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Empty. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,723 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 141,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 119,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 107,877 miles

slight blow on exhaust

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

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,628 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 102,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 96,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,923 miles

both front wish bone rear bushes staring to split

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,525 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 70,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,134 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,869 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit on outer edge advise replacement,advise plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to carry full inspection advise removal and reinspection

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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CE59 VNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CE59 VNB, 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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CE59 VNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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