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AF09 KNM

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 KNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 100,688 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 100,688 miles

Offside 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 99,070 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,199 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 97,197 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,204 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,635 miles

Front Front registration plate cracked.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,912 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,489 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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AF09 KNM is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF09 KNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AF09 KNM is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AF09 KNM safe to buy?

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