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AF09 TXS

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,315 mi
Last recorded91,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,315 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 87,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,088 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 82,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0341 - Camshaft Position Sensor. P0420 - Catalyst System Below Threshhold Bank 1. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 74,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,299 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 63,178 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 63,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,365 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 60,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,276 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,127 miles

Battery needs checking, may soon need replacement.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,729 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,019 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,017 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,453 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 TXS 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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

AF09 TXS is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is AF09 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 TXS 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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