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AD59 ZLU

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,591 mi
Last recorded109,591 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 ZLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 109,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer bead rim of steel wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bald on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front of bumper cover damaged and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,349 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of steel wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 99,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape in tread area of tyre

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

Offside Front bumper cover split

Fail 24 Apr 2023 99,934 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 rear silencer of exhaust system (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape in tread area of tyre

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

Offside Front bumper cover split

Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,101 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper cover cracked and split

Fail 12 Apr 2022 97,061 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area 165/70/14 81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper cover cracked and split

Pass 28 Apr 2021 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 fitted should be 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 fitted should be 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,028 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 84,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,978 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad on limit for test (VERY LOW) unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 75,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 also at 3mm worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad on limit for test (VERY LOW) unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,973 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,842 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 40,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area of offside front tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,807 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly perrished

slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 22 Jan 2015 31,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly perrished

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,526 miles

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

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 ZLU is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,418 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 AD59 ZLU, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD59 ZLU is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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