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AF59 XPN

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,363 mi
Last recorded172,363 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 172,363 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 172,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 151,903 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 151,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,300 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and Nearside front x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front service brake imbalance 16%.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Under trays, covers and or heat shields fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 149,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and Nearside front x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Under trays, covers and or heat shields fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 140,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in side grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 140,799 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever too high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s not work (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in side grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,715 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,715 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both side lights (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,187 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 102,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,511 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 80,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,571 miles

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

front tyre worn on inner edge advise tracking check

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 XPN is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

AF59 XPN is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is AF59 XPN safe to buy?

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