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A14 GFO

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,478 mi
Last recorded44,478 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 44,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,044 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 41,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 35,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 32,651 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,285 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 29,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracking and perishing with a cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,929 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre low tread on inside edge & sidewall perished

offside front tyre low tread on inside edge & sidewall perished

Fail 12 Sep 2018 23,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre low tread on inside edge & sidewall perished

offside front tyre low tread on inside edge & sidewall perished

Pass 16 Sep 2017 20,433 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 20,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 18,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 12,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,223 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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A14 GFO 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 68.4%.

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 A14 GFO, 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 A14 GFO registered?

A14 GFO is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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