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AD59 ABX

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,216 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,687 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,870 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 59,870 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed "both sides rear", deep cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 3+mm also bald inner

Offside Front tyre 2+mm also bald inner

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops broken

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken

sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AD59 ABX is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD59 ABX, 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 AD59 ABX registered?

AD59 ABX is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for AD59 ABX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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