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A19 SBE

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,017 mi
Last recorded66,017 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 66,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread legible but cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 65,609 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever hitting its stop (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread legible but cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

LONG HANDBRAKETRAVEL

Pass 2 Feb 2024 43,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 42,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 42,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 41,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 41,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four front & back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,423 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,492 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 13,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,440 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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A19 SBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A19 SBE, 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 A19 SBE registered?

A19 SBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 February 2009.

Is A19 SBE safe to buy?

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