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SA59 WPL

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,964 mi
Last recorded139,964 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 WPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 139,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 138,491 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 138,449 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 135,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 130,864 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 130,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake excessively binding all four (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 123,395 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 123,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

coil spring broken both front (top bearings collapsed also) (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 113,403 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working brake bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,729 miles

nearside mirror damaged

slight free play on both front bottom arm bushes and starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,586 miles

exhaust corroded still secure

osf tyre 4mm tread

Fail 4 Oct 2014 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded still secure

osf tyre 4mm tread

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,254 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,254 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SA59 WPL is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA59 WPL, 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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SA59 WPL is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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