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AF59 ZFV

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 62,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 57,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 52,704 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,973 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 41,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,490 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 24,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,323 miles

both front tyres worn very low/smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,582 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner shoulder

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,663 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 ZFV is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AF59 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

AF59 ZFV is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AF59 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 ZFV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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