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AF09 OWE

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Sep 2025 61,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,735 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,137 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

Fail 24 Feb 2022 57,137 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected servo pipe split were joins valve (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/split close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/split close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 53,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/split close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/split close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,001 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyres perished ,both fronts and passenger rear

under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2019 49,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyres perished ,both fronts and passenger rear

under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,059 miles

plastic under trays fitted front-rear at time of test not allowing inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,611 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 38,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,747 miles

Ns side repeater condensated slightly.

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Pass 23 May 2012 28,949 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outter sidewalls

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,670 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges possible low tyre pressure

Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,670 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges possible low tyre pressure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OWE is a 2009 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 2009 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 50,114 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 AF09 OWE, 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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AF09 OWE is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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