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AE59 LXB

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,031 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 69,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working re check wiper blade condition when the washers are working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 68,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,341 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,025 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear ,recommend renewal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly ,recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 67,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear ,recommend renewal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly ,recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,016 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,991 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear ,recommend early renewal (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front [flexi]section leaking to legal limit recommend early renewal (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 60,991 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear ,recommend early renewal (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front [flexi]section leaking to legal limit recommend early renewal (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder 0 mm down to secondary rubber

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,017 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 42,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,809 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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AE59 LXB is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE59 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE59 LXB registered?

AE59 LXB is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is AE59 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 LXB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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