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AF09 OWK

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,244 mi
Last recorded88,244 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 88,244 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,414 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 85,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,211 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 71,363 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,009 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,126 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,819 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 9 Feb 2015 37,819 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,598 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 18,485 miles

Offside Front 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 OWK is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OWK, 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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What year was AF09 OWK registered?

AF09 OWK is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 OWK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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