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AF59 GDX

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,255 mi
Last recorded98,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 GDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,255 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded/deteriorating.

Headlamp switch worn/defective..

Fail 7 Jan 2022 98,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust corroded/deteriorating.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front number plate damaged..

Headlamp switch worn/defective..

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 87,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel trim distorted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 63,719 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front rear bush DANGEROUS AS THEWORN CENTRE OF THE BUSH IS MISSING AND WOULD AFFECT STEERING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of the above advise early replacement 185/60/14h (5.2.3 (e))

further check on steering joints when there is less movement in suspension lower arms

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,775 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,004 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 30,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

wheel alignment check

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,478 miles

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

nearside mirror back missing

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,076 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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AF59 GDX is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AF59 GDX, 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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What year was AF59 GDX registered?

AF59 GDX is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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